• Latest Changes and Info On The North American Backbone

    From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Monday, February 20, 2017 05:05:14
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    GUNS_N_SUCH

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================


    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Bob Seaborn 1:140/1 bob@fidonet.ca
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    Eastern Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wmf@ftn.wpusa.dynip.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

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  • From mark lewis@1:3634/12 to NAB Coordinator on Monday, February 20, 2017 07:17:53

    On Mon, 20 Feb 2017, NAB Coordinator wrote to All:

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Bob Seaborn 1:140/1 bob@fidonet.ca
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    Eastern Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wmf@ftn.wpusa.dynip.com

    yeah, we'd best get that changed right quick... i don't feel right trying to replace either the Southern Star or the Eastern Star... we certainly do not want to use that email address, either... that's a robot and nothing but a robot...

    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    that'll work the best for now...

    )\/(ark


    * Origin: (1:3634/12)
  • From Ben Ritchey@1:393/68 to Mark Lewis on Monday, February 20, 2017 08:29:06
    * An ongoing debate between mark lewis and NAB Coordinator rages on ...

    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com
    that'll work the best for now...

    Noted


    .- Keep the faith, --------------------------------------------------.
    | |
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  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Wednesday, March 01, 2017 22:50:39
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    BASH BASH Scripting discussion forum

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Bob Seaborn 1:140/1 bob@fidonet.ca
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

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  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Tuesday, March 07, 2017 20:42:27
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    APPLE Apple Products - MacOS, iOS & iCloud

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Bob Seaborn 1:140/1 bob@fidonet.ca
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

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  • From Robert E Starr JR@1:340/400 to NAB Coordinator on Wednesday, March 08, 2017 21:42:57

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)

    ============================================================================

    APPLE Apple Products - MacOS, iOS & iCloud


    ============================================================================

    I request that "apple" part (tag), be changes being that there was a echo called
    International APPLE Echo it's tag was apple (it's no longer on the backbone) alot of sysops may have it as well as the main hubs who haven't deleted it



    ---

    Rob Starr
    Lord Time SysOp of
    Time Warp of the Future BBS
    Telnet://Time.Darktech.Org:24 or
    Telnet://Time.Synchro.Net:24 (qwk or ftn & e-mail)
    ICQ # 11868133 or # 70398519 Jabber : lordtime2000@gmail.com
    Yahoo : lordtime2000 AIM : LordTime20000 Astra : lord_time
    X-Box : Lord Time 2000 oovoo : lordtime2000 Skype : lordtime@tds.net
    * Origin: Time Warp of the Future BBS - Home of League 10 (1:340/400)
  • From Ben Ritchey@1:393/68 to Robert E Starr Jr on Wednesday, March 08, 2017 23:53:29
    * An ongoing debate between Robert E Starr JR and NAB Coordinator rages on ...

    echo called International APPLE Echo it's tag was apple (it's no
    longer on the backbone) alot of sysops may have it as well as the main hubs who haven't deleted it

    Well it's now back on the backbone and everyone can chat away :) regardless of the EList description ...


    .- Keep the faith, --------------------------------------------------.
    | |
    | Ben aka cMech Web: http|ftp|binkp|telnet://cmech.dynip.com |
    | Email: fido4cmech(at)lusfiber.net |
    | Home page: http://cmech.dynip.com/homepage/ | `----------- WildCat! Board 24/7 +1-337-984-4794 any BAUD 8,N,1 ---'

    ... Water? Never touch the stuff - fish ork in it.
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  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Friday, March 17, 2017 23:27:30
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    WWIV WWIV BBS/Mailer discussion

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Bob Seaborn 1:140/1 bob@fidonet.ca
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A24 (Windows)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From Robert E Starr JR@1:340/400 to NAB Coordinator on Sunday, March 19, 2017 20:58:19
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.


    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)

    ============================================================================

    WWIV WWIV BBS/Mailer discussion

    there was a echo called WWIV BBS Software with the tag of WWIV (sad to say it no longer on the backbone, the main hubs, might have it under what I put)


    ---

    Rob Starr
    Lord Time SysOp of
    Time Warp of the Future BBS
    Telnet://Time.Darktech.Org:24 or
    Telnet://Time.Synchro.Net:24 (qwk or ftn & e-mail)
    ICQ # 11868133 or # 70398519 Jabber : lordtime2000@gmail.com
    Yahoo : lordtime2000 AIM : LordTime20000 Astra : lord_time
    X-Box : Lord Time 2000 oovoo : lordtime2000 Skype : lordtime@tds.net
    * Origin: Time Warp of the Future BBS - Home of League 10 (1:340/400)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:07:10
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    IMECHO Intermail support conference
    FDECHO Frontdoor support conference

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Bob Seaborn 1:140/1 bob@fidonet.ca
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

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  • From mark lewis@1:3634/12.73 to NAB Coordinator on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 05:02:10

    On 2017 Sep 12 12:07:10, you wrote to All:

    =================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision) =================================================================

    IMECHO Intermail support conference
    FDECHO Frontdoor support conference

    hunh??? FDECHO has been listed in backbone.na for years... i don't understand why it is being "added back" when it was never removed?

    )\/(ark

    Always Mount a Scratch Monkey
    Do you manage your own servers? If you are not running an IDS/IPS yer doin' it wrong...
    ... So she said it was her or ham radio, over.
    ---
    * Origin: (1:3634/12.73)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Saturday, December 16, 2017 07:52:52
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    GENEALOGY FIDONet Genealogy discussion

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Bob Seaborn 1:140/1 bob@fidonet.ca
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A36 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Saturday, December 16, 2017 14:37:56
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/715 dhinton@shaw.ca
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A36 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Sunday, December 17, 2017 00:16:39
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A36 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Monday, March 05, 2018 06:54:20
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    RECIPES Recipes

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    SLACKWARE

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 07:22:17
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Thursday, November 15, 2018 00:05:40
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A39 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Saturday, December 15, 2018 00:05:31
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A40 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Sunday, January 06, 2019 12:11:49
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    VIASOFT_SUPPORT

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A42 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 00:08:26
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A42 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 13:12:23
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    CHWARE Cheepware Support/Discussion

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A42 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Sunday, February 03, 2019 16:16:08
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    HOME_N_GRDN Home improvement & Gardening discussion

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A42 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Friday, February 15, 2019 00:05:30
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Friday, March 15, 2019 05:37:29
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Sunday, March 17, 2019 23:10:22
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    FUTURE4FIDO Discussion of new and future Fidonet technologies.

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Tuesday, April 02, 2019 15:22:10
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    229426DBEAT Daily automatic "Heart-beat" from 1:229/426
    229426HBEAT Hourly automatic "Heart-beat" from 1:229/426

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Tuesday, April 02, 2019 16:58:27
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    Z1DAILY [ADM] Zone 1 Daily Nodelst process receipts

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

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  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Monday, April 15, 2019 00:06:44
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Wednesday, May 01, 2019 09:29:20
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    229426HSTAT Hourly Echomail stats from 1:229/426

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA into BACKBONE.NO
    ============================================================================

    VATICAN

    ============================================================================
    3. Dropped from BACKBONE.NO into BACKBONE.DST (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    4. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No

    [BACKBONE.NO]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone,
    that were at one time listed in BACKBONE.NA but no longer have any
    coherent activity or any activity at all. Echoes that remain listed in
    this file at the next audit, will either get destroyed or returned to
    BACKBONE.NA, depending on if they received any traffic. Audits occur
    approximately every four to six months.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [BACKBONE.DST]

    Roster of message echoes previously listed in BACKBONE.NO, once listed
    in here, the echo should be considered no longer in distribution. Consider
    the echo at this time destroyed. This file will be dynamic, meaning its
    list can grow as time moves on, or even shrink if echoes listed within
    are ressurected. Echoes listed here will have to be re-requested as if
    brand new.

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [ ] Yes [X] No

    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================


    MODERATORS are reminded to:

    * Check their echoes for activity, echoes that sit inactive for Six to
    Twelve months, will face the risk of dropping into distribution
    limbo. First step is BACKBONE.NO when it still distributable, next
    step is BACKBONE.DST, when the echo isnt distributable.

    * Check the various BACKBONE files (See Section 4), to make sure your
    echoes are listed where you want them to be.

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

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  • From mark lewis@1:3634/12.73 to NAB Coordinator on Wednesday, May 01, 2019 18:43:24

    why wasn't VATICAN moved to backbone.no to be dropped during the next audit?

    )\/(ark

    Always Mount a Scratch Monkey
    Do you manage your own servers? If you are not running an IDS/IPS yer doin' it wrong...
    ... Time flies when you don't know what you're doing.
    ---
    * Origin: (1:3634/12.73)
  • From Ben Ritchey@1:393/68 to Mark Lewis on Wednesday, May 01, 2019 19:11:53
    * An ongoing debate between mark lewis and NAB Coordinator rages on ...

    why wasn't VATICAN moved to backbone.no to be dropped during the next audit?

    Seriously? Have you seen a current Backbone.NO anywhere? I decided to deprecate

    the old system of moving names around (due to extremely low activity) at the recommendation of the previous NAB Coordinator. Only the Backbone.NA and Backstat.NA are being used/updated, but I apologize for not updating the Backstat.NA comments to reflect this. Now leave me alone lol


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  • From mark lewis@1:3634/12.73 to Ben Ritchey on Thursday, May 02, 2019 01:17:02

    On 2019 May 01 19:11:52, you wrote to me:

    why wasn't VATICAN moved to backbone.no to be dropped during the next
    audit?

    Seriously?

    absolutely... i still have it in my distributed backbone file area...

    Have you seen a current Backbone.NO anywhere?

    i'm not the one tasked with keeping up the files... i do notice when they are updated, though... especially since my system uses them for proper access permissions...

    I decided to deprecate the old system of moving names around (due to extremely low activity) at the recommendation of the previous NAB Coordinator.

    really? and no discussion at all with any of the three stars that make the current backbone?? seriously?

    my distribution setup uses both of the na and no files the way they were intended... areas moved from one to the other result in them being moved from one access group to another as needed... i currently have to manually massage backbone.na into three or four separate files to maintain proper zonal and regional access permissions, though... it isn't very nice to be leaking restricted access echos to the world, ya know... especially as a star hub...

    Only the Backbone.NA and Backstat.NA are being used/updated, but I apologize for not updating the Backstat.NA comments to reflect this.
    Now leave me alone lol

    sure... whatever... i didn't sign on to be a backbone star only to have someone
    making unilateral decisions without any discussion with the systems doing the actual work of distribution... no-lol...

    )\/(ark

    Always Mount a Scratch Monkey
    Do you manage your own servers? If you are not running an IDS/IPS yer doin' it wrong...
    ... I went from wine, women & song to beer, the old lady & TV.
    ---
    * Origin: (1:3634/12.73)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Thursday, May 02, 2019 01:37:54
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No


    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)
  • From NAB Coordinator@1:393/68 to All on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 00:08:09
    North American Backbone - Status and Changes
    ==============================================

    BACKSTAT.NA


    BACKSTAT.NA is a status report prepared by the North American Backbone
    Robot. It is distributed in the BACKBONE file echo and posted in the
    Z1_BACKBONE echo. It summarizes BACKBONE additions, deletions and
    requests, as well as North American Backbone contacts.

    Further information about the North American Backbone's distribution
    system can be found in the BOFAQ (North American Backbone Frequently
    Asked Questions) file which is updated as required.

    ============================================================================
    1. Recent Additions to BACKBONE.NA (Since last revision)
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    2. Dropped from BACKBONE.NA (Removed From Distribution )
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    3. Terminology
    ============================================================================

    [BACKBONE.NA]

    Roster of message echoes available on The North American Backbone.
    Latest at http://cmech.dynip.com/filebase.bbs/fidonet/backbone.na

    New Copy Hatched This Release? = [X] Yes [ ] No


    [ADM] - Administrative Echoes

    Echoes with the "[ADM]" notation prefixed to their description will be
    exempted from dropping out of the BACKBONE.NA file.

    [GNG] - Gated News Groups

    Echoes with the "[GNG]" notation prefixed to the description are echoes
    designated, or known, to contain content imported from Internet News
    groups, Usenet or mailing lists. This notation should afford one the
    ability to determine if these areas are suitable for their systems.

    ============================================================================
    5. Special Notes Since Last Update
    ============================================================================

    None

    ============================================================================
    6. Resources
    ============================================================================

    Z1_BACKBONE Echo

    ============================================================================
    7. Who's Who in The North American Backbone
    ============================================================================

    NAB Coordinator Ben Ritchey 1:1/20 fido4cmech@lusfiber.net

    Zone Hubs:

    Northwest Star Dallas Hinton 1:153/7715 dallas.hinton@gmail.com
    Northeast Star Janis Kracht 1:261/38 janis@filegate.net
    SouthEast Star Mark Lewis 1:3634/12 wkitty42@gmail.com

    ============================================================================

    -o-

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A43 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: FIDONet - The Positronium Repository (1:393/68)