There are three ways you can reduce your long distance calling charges to BBSes

There are three ways you can reduce your long distance calling
charges to BBSes.  The first are to use the discount calling plans
offered by your local telephone company and your long distance
telephone company.

In addition, some BBSes  throughout the world can be accessed via
networks, where you call a node toll-free, and pay an online charge
which is often much less than the direct long distance tlephone
charge.  Two such networks are Starlink, and PC Pursuit


  D ... Discount Calling Plans
  P ... PC-Pursuit Information
  S ... StarLink Information

For long distance callers (ie outside the Ventura/Camarillo area) the
cheapest way to call the Final Front Ear BBS on 805-649-5314 appears
to be using Tymnet/Starlink all day Saturday and Sunday or between 11
pm and 5 am Pacific Time, when the rate is  $ 1.50 / hr Starlink rate
plus $ 1.80 /hour toll from the nearest node (Port Hueneme/Ventura)
to the Final Front Ear line;  this assumes you have toll-free access
to a local Tymnet node.  (Total  $ 3.30 / hour + tax).
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Discount Calling Plans
======================

This is right from the Pacific Bell "White Pages", Catalog of
Residence Services.  Check with your local Pacific Bell office
for the availability of these Discount Calling Plans in your
area.

CALL BONUS(sm) COMMUNITY PLANS
------------------------------
If you often call one or more particular communities outside your
immediate local calling area, but within your Service Area, these plans
allow you to call those selected communities at a savings of up to 30%
off regular long distance rates.


CALL BONUS COMMUNITY CIRCLE PLAN
--------------------------------
With this plan you receive a 30% discount on all calls placed to any
community located within 16 to 40 miles of your home.

[ A monhtly subscription is required which is generally much less
than the savings you will make ]

{ Your sysop, Charles Radley, has an Oxanrd/Camarillo plan which
reduces his bills to those communities when calling from his Ventura home}

CALL BONUS WIDE AREA PLANS
--------------------------
With this service you can make non-local calls anywhere within your
Service Area at a reduced rate. This reduced rate is in effect during
off-peak times on weekdays (9:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon to
2:00 P.M.) and on weekends (9:00 P.M. Friday to 8:00 A.M. Monday).

[A monthly subscirption is required which is usually much less than
the savings you will make ]

{ Your sysop Charles Radley has the Pacific Bell LACA Wide Are Plan,
which saves on calls to anywhere in the 213, 818, 714 and some of the
619 area code numbers when called from Ventura }


OPTIONAL CALLING MEASURED SERVICE
---------------------------------
This service is available in some locations. It's designed for residence
customers with one party service who call neighboring communities
frequently.  This plan also provides service to certain communities within
40 miles that includes unmeasured calling during weeknights (8:00 P.M. to
8:00 AM) and weekends, and either one, two, or three hours of cumulative
calling each month during weekdays (8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.)

{ Your sysop has an unmetered rate plan; in plain language, for a
small monthly charge it allows unlimited toll-free calls within your
immediate vicinity }


Long Distance Plans
-------------------------

There are many long distance companies, the big three right now seem
to be AT & T, MCI and US Sprint.    It is up to you to compare the
rates of the different plans of the various companies, and compare
them with your calling habits or desires.   The big three companies
all offer an equivalent of the AT & T Reach out America plan, which
is described below:

(1) A full hour of out-of-state AT&T long distance calls every month,
dialed direct from your home. Anytime Saturday, Sunday till 5pm, and
Sunday through Friday, from 10pm (11pm in certain areas) to 8am.
(2) A 5% daytime discount on calls made from 8am to 5pm,
Monday through Friday.
(3) A 15% evening discount on calls made from 5pm to 10pm,
Sunday through Friday.
Cost: $10 set-up charge and then $9.60 per month.  There is also a more
extensive AT&T REACH OUT(r) America plan for a little more money.
Call 1-800-356-3311 to sign-up or for more information.

PC-Pursuit (good even if you are in Southern California)
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Don't forget to check the PC-Pursuit Information in the next menu!
If you can reach any PC-Pursuit access number with a local phone
call, then you can many  BBS's across the nation) for a flat $25 per
month.  PC-Pursuit access numbers in this particular area are located
in Bakersfield, Colton, Compton, Escondido, Garden Grove, Glendale,
Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Norwalk, Oceanside, Pomona, San Diego,
San Pedro, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, West
Covina, and Woodland Hills.

The above information is by no means definitive.  It is provided for your
convenience only.  Contact your local telephone business office for
information on availability and cost of the above and other discount services.
If you learn of other discount calling plans that may be of interest to our
other users, please send e-mail to the sysop.  Thank you.

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 WHAT IS PC PURSUIT ?


     Telenet's PC Pursuit is a long distance PC - PC communications
service that can save you the cost of long distance data calls.
And you won't sacrifice quality.  In fact, PC Pursuit Service provides
clearly superior data transmission, because it routes your call via
the Telenet Public Data Network, known worldwide for its accuracy and
reliability.

     By placing a local call to the Telenet network FROM nearly 18,000
U.S. cities and towns (eg Ventura), you can access a wealth of online
resources IN 34 of America's largest business and information hubs. 

{in Ventura/Oxnard the Telenet nodes are 656-6760 (1200) and 650-1070
(2400) }

     Currently, computer resources are accessible in the following
34 cities via PC Pursuit:

(ie you can dial your local node, then dial a number in any of these
cities toll-free, paying only the low PCPursuit rate $ 1 /hr
anywhere off-peak):

     404  Atlanta                       617  Boston
     312  Chicago                       216  Cleveland
     214  Dallas                        303  Denver
     313  Detroit                       818  Glendale
     713  Houston                       213  Los Angeles
     305  Miami                         414  Milawaukee
     612  Minneapolis                   201  Newark
     212  New York                      602  Phoenix
     215  Philadelphia                  503  Portland
     919  Research Triangle Park        801  Salt Lake City
     415  San Francisco                 408  San Jose
     206  Seattle                       813  Tampa
     202  Washington, DC                714  Colton
     203  Hartford                      816  Kansas City
     415  Oakland                       415  Palo Alto
     714  San Diego                     714  Santa Ana
     314  St Louis                      916  Sacramento


Effective July 1, 1989, for just $30/month, you can make 30 hours of data
connections weeknights (from 6 pm to 7 am) and all day weekends and Telenet
holidays. The rate above the 30 hours is $3.00 per hour.  If you sign up
for our family membership, you will have 60 hours of weeknight and weekend
usage for $50 and $3.00 for every non-prime hour over 60.  You can also use
PC Pursuit during the day from 7 am to 6 pm for $10.50 per hour and that is
less than half the cost of standard long distance dialing or WATS.  (Until
July 1, 1989 PC Pursuit service is available for $30 per month, unlimited
usage on weeknights (6 pm to 7 am) and all day on weekends and Telenet
holidays.)

     With PC Pursuit, you can:

     --->  Transfer files - such as spreadsheets, word processing documents,

           and graphics - to business associates

     --->  Upload and download public domain software from thousands of
           Bulletin Board Systems in each PC Pursuit city

     --->  Correspond with friends who have communicating PC's

     --->  Access valuable business information and databases for research

     --->  Shop and advertise in electronic catalogs.

     All PC Pursuit charges are conveniently billed to your MasterCard,
VISA, or American Express account.  There is a one-time $30 registration
fee.   Sign up today - and SAVE on your long distance PC communications!



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PC PURSUIT, CALL:

1-800-TELENET   -  (voice)  Information, registration, and learn where is your
                   closest Telenet local access number



1-800-424-9494  -  (modem)  Get up to date listing of Telenet local access
                   numbers.  Call at 7-E-1, enter 3 carriage returns, and
                   enter your area code and local exchange.  Then at
                   the "@" prompt - type:     MAIL (cr)
                                              USERNAME: Phones
                                              PASSWORD: Phones


PC-Pursuit Signup BBS

This BBS allows you to signup for the reknowned PC-Pursuit Long-Distance
Service for modem users.  This system will allow you to call BBS's all over the
country, in a variety of major cities.  Calling this BBS will allow you to
signup for this service.

   Number of Lines:  Unknown
       Data Number:  (800) 835-3001 (1200 baud)
Credit Consumption:  FREE Connect Time


Also, PC Pursuit subscribers can use their Pursuit ID and password to
connect to the Net Exchange BBS for tech support and to exchange
information and files with other PC Pursuit users  --  simply type
at the "@":  C PURSUIT  (cr).

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STARLINK!  What is it?

STARLINK is an asynchronous outdial service that uses the superior
TYMNET Data Communications Network.  There are presently over 130 cities
that can be reached through the outdial service and over 1000 local access
numbers in most U.S. cities and Canada.

With STARLINK you can connect to Systems all over the Continental US via
the STARLINK MENU.  With one keystroke, you can be playing games, chatting
online , using a supporting system's file library or choosing the outdial
host of your choice.

Worried about outdial nodes beinging busy?  Don't be.  TYMNET is constantly
upgrading the already superior service daily.  Access and Outdial listings
are kept up-to-date via GALAXY INFORMATION NETWORK and the TYMNET
INFORMATION MENU.

STARLINK is a computer communication service that uses the asynchronous   
outdial feature of TYMNET.  It is an ideal alternative to calling Bulletin
Board Systems through the telephone network and can save the caller a
considerable amount of money.
   
Any of the outdial cities listed elsewhere on the TYMNET information area can 
be reached via STARLINK.
   
The service ranges from $1.50 to $4.00 per hour for night time and weekend
service and $14.00 per hour for business day use.

The Tymnet number in ventura/Pt Hueneme  is 805-985-7843, when
connected hit  A  , then type  INFORMATION

The Tymnet voice number is  1-800-336-0149.

The Main Starlink numbers are:

Albuquerque, New Mexico 
   
Contact: Customer Service              1 (505) 881-6988 (Voice) 
                                       1 (505) 881-6964 (Data) 
   
   

STARLINK CHARGES
----------------
REGISTRATION
STARLINK registration is a one-time NON-REFUNDABLE fee of $35.00 if the
payment method you select is Visa or Mastercard. The registration fee is
$50.00 if you choose Checkfree direct checking account debit.

USAGE*
All STARLINK accounts are charged a monthly $10.00 service fee. Users
in the Continental US are charged $1.50/hr and NO KCHAR fee.  STARLINK
Hawaii accounts are charged $1.50/hr and $.02/Kchar.  STARLINK Alaska
accounts are charged $2.50/hr and $.05.Kchar. STARLINK Canada accounts
are charged $3.00/hr and $.02/Kchar.  These charges are for usage from
7pm - 6am Monday - Friday, all day Saturday , Sunday, and major US
holidays based on your local access time zone.  Charges for prime time
are $14.00/hr.

OTHER FEES
Change of Password, ID, or Username: $20.00
Copy of Detailed Billing : $5.00
Dishonored Checking Debit or CreditCard Charge: $20.00
Change of payment method: $25.00.
TELCO CHARGES, IF ANY, WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL. PLEASE CONTACT THE TELCO
OPERATOR OF THE OUTDIAL CITY IN QUESTION FOR ASSISTANCE.

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*Note the following rate change for Continental US users effective 09-01-89

The monthly account fee will remain $10.00. Two different accounts will be
offered either singularly or in combination.  The service fee will be
applied per account.


  $1.50/hr with a 200kchar/hr limit. Any account with an adverage monthly
  usage over 200 will be charge $.01/kchar for each session.

  <Example>  Multiply hours used by 200. If less than total kchars used then
             no charge. If usage is greater than hours x 200 then it is
             $.01/kchar on the difference.


  $4.00/hr with no Kchar charge.

STARLINK INFORMATION
Select an Option (RETURN for Menu):




INFORMATION ABOUT GALAXY INFORMATION NETWORK
--------------------------------------------

As you can see from our main menu, Galaxy is loaded with fun and
interesting features.

From Live multi-player games to interesting Special Interest Groups, to a
file library loaded with public domain files and shareware....

Outdial from Galaxy to other BBS systems by checking out menu item "7"
on the More Features Menu.

Like to chat? Check out our inter system linkups on Friday nights at
9pm Eastern Time. The Chat Lounge is menu item "C" at the main men

Galaxy Information Network is home for STARLINK & CONNECT-USA members.
Galaxy is free to those members except for the connect time charges.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR GALAXY

There are three ways to sign up for unlimited access to Galaxy.

Sign up for CONNECT-USA.  Charges are $3.00 per hour 24 hours per day,
every day of the year.  Signup fee is $35.00 ($50.00 for CheckFree).

2.  Sign up for STARLINK. The base rate for STARLINK is $1.50 per hour
for night and week-end use. Sign up fee is $35.00 ($50.00 for
CheckFree).

3.  Sign up for GALAXY only. Charges are $2.50 per hour for night and
week-end use.

Both STARLINK and CONNECT-USA also have a $10.00 per month account
maintenance fee which is charged regardless of you use of those
services. GALAXY only service has no monthly charges other than the
time you actually use.

CALL 800-477-1788 TO REQUEST A SIGN UP KIT (9 am - 5 pm Mountain Time)

GALAXY INFORMATION NETWORK



Galaxy Telecomm Corporation announces......

                               CONNECT-USA!!

During the next few months, Galaxy Telecomm Corporation will be building an
all new data network across the United States known as CONNECT-USA!!

CONNECT-USA will consist of 9600 baud access and outdial facilities in the
60 largest cities.  The first twelve cities to have full access and outdial
ability are:

     ATLANTA, GA         BOSTON, MA          SAN FRANCISCO, CA
     DALLAS, TX          HOUSTON, TX         SAN JOSE, CA
     LOS ANGELES, CA     FAIRFAX, VA         PHOENIX, AZ
     FAIRFAX, VA         CHICAGO, IL         HONOLULU, HI

In addition, to the above cities, the following national BBSes will be
directly connected to the network:

     EXEC-PC        CHANNEL ONE    GALAXY         RUSTY AND EDIE'S BBS
     (Milwaukee)    (Boston, MA)   (ABQ, NM)      (Youngstown, OH)

These "direct connect" systems will be accessable directly through the
network without going through an outdial port.

During "Phase One" of the network development, the "direct connect" systems
will be the only systems reachable through the network.  We expect the
"Direct Connect" systems to be online and accessable by July 15th, 1990.

These "Direct Connect" systems will be accessable by calling any CompuServe
local access number in the United States (800 service not included) at 2400
baud.  CompuServe will be adding 30 9600 baud access numbers no later than
September 30, 1990 and another 30 before the end of October, 1990.  At that
time, all "Direct Connect" systems will be accessable at 9600 baud.

During the next six months, the twelve cities mentioned above will become
accessable as both access and outdial ports at both 2400 and 9600 baud. As
this happens, CONNECT-USA members will stop using the CompuServe access
numbers and start using the CONNECT-USA numbers.

The charges for using the CONNECT-USA service is as follows:

Access to CONNECT-USA from a city with NO CONNECT-USA ACCESS
     via CompuServe access numbers:                         $3.00 per hour
Access to CONNECT-USA from any CONNECT-USA Access number    $3.00 per hour

Access to CONNECT-USA via CompuServe from a city WITH
     CONNECT-USA ACCESS:                                    $6.00 per hour

Basically, this translates to mean that if your city has a CONNECT-USA
access number, you are expected to use it.  If you do, you will pay $3.00
per hour.  If it doesn't have one, you may use the CompuServe access
numbers at the same price.  If your city has a CONNECT-USA access number
and you continue to use the CompuServe access number, you will pay $6.00
per hour.

THESE RATES ARE 24 HOUR PER DAY RATES!  There is no such thing as "prime
time" and "leisure time" with CONNECT-USA!!  There are also NO Character
charges or "telco" charges associated with the use of CONNECT-USA!!

All outdial ports will be located in the "central city" area of each city
and any call that is a local call to that telephone number can go through.
If the call has any sort of "telco" charge associated with it, the call
will be rejected.  We will shortly make available a list of telephone
exchanges that may be reached from each outdial port.  Each outdial port
and access number will be connected to both 2400 and 9600 baud NMP5 modems
that support V.32, V.42 and V.42bis.  We cannot guarantee that the 9600
baud modems will be in operation before September 30, 1990 although they
will become available after testing.

During the initial "startup" period, the signup fee for CONNECT-USA will be
$15.00.  After the "startup" period is over, the signup fee will be $35.00.
There is a monthly maintenance fee of $10.00. Monthly charges will be
charged to either VISA, MasterCard or direct checking account debit.
Certain corporate clients may qualify for direct billing (with substantial
deposit).

If you would like additional information about CONNECT-USA you may call
1-800-477-1788 (voice) between the hours of 9AM - 5PM Mountain Time.  No
information will be given out over the phone.  It will be mailed to you.

This service is operated totally seperate from Galaxy Telecomm
Corporation's other network service, StarLink although StarLink members may
sign up for CONNECT-USA with NO signup fee.

BBS Sysops are invited to inquire about becoming "Direct Connect"
CONNECT-USA systems.


                  GALAXY STARLINK USERS GUIDE   r05-02-90
                  =======================================

                  A SERVICE OF GALAXY TELECOMM CORPORATION
                         2625 PENNYSLVANIA AVE NE
                                SUITE 225
                       ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87110

               ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES  505-881-6988 (VOICE)



I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GALAXY STARLINK is an asynchronous outdial service that permits members to
make long distance modem-to-modem calls from various points around the
United States and Canada to computers in remote cities at a low hourly
cost.

There are, as of this date, over 1000 local access numbers in the United
States and Canada and 220 outdial cities in the United States.  A complete
list of both local access numbers and outdial cities are included with this
guide.

GALAXY STARLINK uses the facilities of TYMNET, one of the world's largest
and most powerful networks, a division of McDonnell-Douglas and soon to
be a division of British Telecomm.


II. SIGNING UP FOR SERVICE

GTC maintains a multiline signup and information bulletin board system with
up-to-date local access and outdial port city lists which may be accessed by
calling your local TYMNET access number (available by contacting TYMNET at
1-800-336-0149 or calling directory assistance in your city and asking for
TYMNET). Enter an "a" (with no return) at the connect and at the PLEASE LOG IN
prompt type "starlinkinfo". You are now on the information and registration
system.

Those who sign up are sent a GALAXY STARLINK member's contract to sign and
return with 10 days. Only when we have receieved the contract, can a
username be assigned.

If you signup with Checkfree, you are required to send back one voided
check, another check for your registration and, if required, your completed
CheckFree form.

III. COST

FROM WITHIN THE UNITED STATES
-----------------------------
For members within the contiguous 48 states, there is a one-time
NON-Refundable registration fee ($35 for credit card and $50 for
Checkfree), a $10 monthly account maintenance fee and a $1.50 per hour
charge for use of the network between 7PM and 6AM (your local access area
time), all day Saturdays and Sundays, and the six major U.S. holidays.  The
cost for daytime use is $14 per hour. Starting 09-01-89, StarLink will have
a two tier structure for leisure hours as follows:

The monthly account fee will remain $10.00. Two different accounts will be
offered either singularly or in combination.  The service fee will be
applied per account.


  $1.50/hr with a 200kchar/hr limit. Any account with an adverage monthly
   usage over 200 will be charge $.01/kchar for each session.
  <Example>  Multiply hours used by 200. If less than total kchars used
             then no charge. If usage is greater than hours x 200 then it
             is $.01/kchar on the difference.


  $4.00/hr with no Kchar charge.

Rates are higher from Alaska, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada
and are available upon request.

In addition to these rates, some cities are subject to local telephone
company "Zone" or "ZUM" rates. These are the so-called "meter rates" that
apply when calling to an out-lying area from the outdial modem.  These
charges can range from ten cents per call upwards and Starlink has no
choice but to pass those charges on to the member.  The worst areas
affected by these rates are Chicago, Los Angeles and the entire states of
New Jersey, New York and California.

STARLINK provides the ability to make long distance calls to BBSes outside
the outdial local area and neither promotes the use of nor restricts your
ability to make these calls.  Just be aware that in some cases intrastate
calls can be more expensive than calls across the country.
You should also be aware that it is possible to dial out of a local
area without putting a "1" in front of the number.

The best source of information about whether a call is long distance to a
BBS is the Sysop of that BBS.  Every sysop is well aware of what exchanges
can reach his BBS with a local call.  Ask him when you make your first call
to his BBS.  Please don't ask STARLINK!  We don't know!  There are
thousands of exchanges in the United States, we couldn't possibly be aware
of the rates in every city in the U.S. PLEASE NOTE THAT TYMNET SUBSCRIBES
TO THE MOST ECONOMICAL BUSINESS RATE FOR THE OUTDIAL.

FROM SELECTED FOREIGN COUNTRIES
-------------------------------
For members residing in foreign countries whose postal and telegraph
services (PTT) permit gateway connections to TYMNET (International access
number 3106989), STARLINK service is also available.

Foreign members must establish an account with STARLINK via telephone
or mail before receiving a STARLINK Username and Password.  The only
payment method that STARLINK will accept from foreign members is
MasterCard or VISA (Interbank Cards).

The registration fee for foreign members is $50.00, monthly service fee is
$20.00, off-peak hourly fees are $3.00 per hour and day-time usage is
$35.00 per hour. This is in addition to the fees charged by your local PTT
to reach the TYMNET gateway.

Local Telephone company charges, as described above, apply to callers from
foreign countrys.

FOR ALL MEMBERS
---------------
Members who request reprints of bills are charged $5 and there is a $20
dishonored check or credit card charge. Any monies owed (usage and fees)
must be paid before an account can be reactivated once it is suspended.

Passwords and handles may be changed at the members request for a $20
processing charge.

IV. GALAXY INFORMATION NETWORK

GTC maintains the GALAXY INFORMATION NETWORK Bulletin Board System for the
use of it's members and others. GIN contains a file library, special
interest groups, on-line games, electronic messaging, and other services.
STARLINK members receive unlimited usage of GIN each month. There is no
charge to the member for time spent in the Special Interest Groups on GIN
whether the member is using the teleconference feature or the message
bases. Some areas of GIN may have a surcharge implimented by the sysop for
special function. A complete GIN User's Guide is included with this file.

V. SIGNUP PROCEDURE

LOCAL PHONE LINE
----------------
A potential member calls the STARLINK registration system by modem at 2400
bps with the settings of 8 data bits, No parity, and 1 stop bit and signs
up as a new user selecting a "handle" and password of his choosing.  Automated
processing then sends a signup package based on the letter you selected.

         ***** ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE *****

VIA STARLINK
------------
A potential member calls STARLINK via his TYMNET access number which may be
obtained by calling TYMNET at 1-800-336-0149. Dial the access number and wait
for a connect, enter an "a" with no carrige return and at the "log in" prompt
type "Starlinkinfo", proceed as you would with a local call.

* NOTE: The Galaxy User-ID or "handle" should not be confused with the
STARLINK Username.  These are two altogether different and distinct
identification measures.  The GALAXY User-ID or "handle" is used to access
GIN.  The STARLINK Username is used to gain access to the STARLINK service
on TYMNET. The password initially selected on GIN will be the same for your
StarLink account. Changing your password on GIN WILL NOT change your
StarLink password.

Once the contract is received in our office the handle and password are
validated on the GALAXY INFORMATION NETWORK FOR FULL USAGE and customer
service contacts the member with his/her username.

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS MUST CALL 505-881-6988 BY VOICE TO REGISTER.

VI.  USING STARLINK

As of May 2, 1990 there are 222 outdial "cities". A "host" is a port on the
TYMNET network that may be reached through the network from a local access
number.  As of April 1, 1989 there are over 1,000 local access numbers
throughout the United States and Canada.

The member first determines, from the access number list, the local access
or "in-dial" number to the TYMNET network.  These are 1200 and 2400 bps
modems in the members home town reachable by a local telephone call.

<< SEE FOOTNOTE BELOW>>
The member, using a computer and communications program or terminal, dials
the local access number and is connected to the network.  The first
indication of connection is either a string of garbage or the phrase "enter
your terminal identifier".  Members using a personal computer should type
the "a" key with no carraige return at which point a "Please log in:"
prompt will be displayed.  The member then enters his/her STARLINK username
and password seperated by a semi-colon.  EXAMPLE: STA000000;password.  This
procedure will result in the STARLINK menu being displayed.

Note:  In most cases, a communications setting of 8 data bits, No parity
and 1 stop bit will work perfectly.  If it doesn't work on your local
access number, use 7 data bits, Even parity and 1 stop bit.


VII. GALAXY INFORMATION NETWORK VIA STARLINK

At the please log in prompt type:

       STARLINKUSERNAME;STARLINKPASSWORD

You will then see the following:

       Auto-sensing ANSI ........

Follow normal menu prompts.

VIII. OUTDIAL SERVICES

Selecting the number corresponding to "Manual Logon" will result in
you being prompted to re-enter your logon again. with.  For example, if you
wish to connect with the outdial port in Norfolk, Virginia, you would enter
Username:6896;password. The following information would then be displayed:

TYMNET ASYNC OUTDIAL 6986 (804)   857 NORFOLK , VA

>

At the ">" prompt, you may type "help" and receive the following screen:

>help
Set [Half] [Rxon] [Xon] [Even|Space] [Crdelay]
     Half    - sets half-duplex communications.  Default is full-duplex.
     Xon     - sets flow control for data you send.  Default is no xon.
     Rxon    - sets flow control for data you receive.  Default is no rxon.
     Even    - sets even parity for data sent.  Default is no parity.
     Space   - sets space parity for data sent.  Default is no parity.
     Crdelay - set printer carriage return delay.  Default is no delay.
Bps [300|1200|2400]
     Sets one of the baud rates indicated above.  Default is 2400 bps.
Dial [Tone] [Pulse] {phone number}
     Dials the requested phone number.  Parameters are:
         Tone  - activates touch-tone dialing.  Default is tone.
         Pulse - activates pulse dialing.
         Optional commas - provide a one second pause.  Default is no pause.
Retry   -  Redials last phone number.
Logout  -  Exits Outdial.
Help or ?  -  Prints this screen.

NOTES: * Dialed number need not be preceded by "9".
       * In some locations, long-distance numbers must be preceded by "1".


If, at this point, you wish to connect with a BBS whose phone number is,
for example, 555-1212, you would enter at the ">" prompt, the string
"d 5551212".  This causes the outdial modem to dial the number and connect
you at 2400 bps.  If the host BBS only has 1200 bps modems, you would need
to first enter "bps 1200" at the ">" prompt.  This sets the outdial modem
to call the host at 1200 bps rather than 2400 bsp.

If the BBS is busy you will usually receive a "BUSY" indicator, at which
point you can type "r" to redial the number or "logout" to disconnect and
return to the "please log in" prompt.  At the "please log in" prompt, you
may simply disconnect.


What does the connect string mean?

TYMNET ASYNC OUTDIAL 6986 (804)   857 NORFOLK , VA
                               
                      :     :      :
         Outdial Port #  Area Code Local exchange

STARLINK permits you to make long distance calls from the outdial port.
You can determine if a BBS can be reached with a local call from an outdial
local call from the exchange.  For example: Virginia Beach exchange 495 is
a local call from Norfolk exchange 857.  If the BBS is outside the local
dialing area, you can still reach it by putting a "1" in front of the
number at the ">" prompt.  Example: "d 15551212". ALL LONG DISTANCE TOLL
CHARGES WILL BE CHARGED TO YOU!

IX. ERROR MESSAGES AND PROBABLE CAUSES

The following are common error messages and some causes:

HOST OUT OF PORTS
All available outdial modems at the outdial city are in use.

BUSY
The host BBS's phone lines are all busy.

CALL FAILED FOR UNKNOWN REASON
Usually indicates that a voice answered the phone call.  Call the number by
voice to determine if it is still a viable number.

Can also be caused by low quality modem on the BBS or the BBS only
operating at 1200 bps.  Try the "bps 1200" cure mentioned above.

Can also mean the BBS has all lines in use and the modem did not detect the
busy signal.

MODEM TIMED ITSELF OUT - CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Modem malfunction or all BBS lines are busy. Please report this to TYMNET
at 800-336-0149 immediately.

X. SUGGESTIONS

There are some methods you can use to improve the STARLINK service from
your end.  The two most common complaints and the easiest to cure are file
transfer speedups and interactive response speedups.

To improve file transfers:

Enter a control-V before typing in your STARLINK username.  Example:
" STA000000;password".  This means hold down your control key and tap the
"V" key before entering your Username.  This opens up the band width and
imporves transfer time.

To improve interactive response time:

Enter a control-I before your STARLINK username.  Example:
" STA000000;password".  Enter this the same way as the example above and
the response time through the network will be faster.  Perfect for chatting
or e-mail, etc.

Members calling a 2400 Baud BBS using a 1200 Baud modem can improve
file transfers and reduce error messages by putting control-X control-R
before the Username when logging on to the network.  This enables X-on,
X-off flow control and prevents the BBS from sending data to you faster
than you can accept it. Never use Control-X, Control-R together with
Control-V.  It will really make a mess of things.

FILE TRANSFERS

Almost all BBS software requires that you transfer files at 8 data bits, No
parity and 1 stop bit.  If you are having trouble with file transfers this
will usually be the problem.  If you cannot access the network from your
local number at 8-N-1 and must log on at 7-E-1, have your software switch
to 8-N-1 after you have entered the ">d #######" command and before the BBS
connects.  Some BBS software doesn't care what settings you use until you
try to transfer a file.  To prevent wasting valuable network time, it's
best to assume that you need 8-N-1 and change to that setting prior to
attempting a transfer. Please be sure that if you have striped your high
bits, you now turn them back on before transfers!

XI. REPORTING STARLINK PROBLEMS (NOT BILLING)

We value your business and will attempt to resolve any problem with the
network as quickly as possible.  The fastest way to let us know that a
problem exists is to post a message to "Galaxy" on GALAXY INFORMATION
NETWORK.  You will receive a reply to your message within 24 hours.  If you
are having trouble logging on, you may call 505-881-6988 by voice between
9AM and 5PM Mountain time.  Someone will usually be available to answer
your calls on weekends but this is not guaranteed.  E-Mail is faster and
not time dependent. If you are having a problem after 10 PM and cannot wait
until the next day, you may call TYMNET customer service at 800-336-0149.
TYMNET will help you with network problems only, they will not get involved
with billing questions, help with your communications program, or anything
other than network communications.  Please don't ask them to.

XII. BILLING QUESTIONS

Bills for network time are sent to you via US Mail and contain the total of
the bill and will be researched for a period of 60days from date on
statement by written request ONLY.

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If you have problems, please read this complete file again before calling
customer service.  We have found that 99% of all problems are caused by
improperly entering the Username, outdial port number and password. Please
also note that we are not versed in "orphan" communications programs.
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STALINK ACCESS NUMBERS

   A ... States Beginning with "A"
   C ... States Beginning with "C"
   D ... States Beginning with "D"
   F ... States Beginning with "F"
   G ... States Beginning with "G"
   I ... States Beginning with "I"
   K ... States Beginning with "K"
   L ... States Beginning with "L"
   M ... States Beginning with "M"
   N ... States Beginning with "N"
   O ... States Beginning with "O"
   P ... States Beginning with "P"
   R ... States Beginning with "R"
   + ... ******* MORE STATES *********

Select an option, or ? for help: c

04175   ALAMEDA/OAKLAND      CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/430-2900
05341   ALAMEDA/OAKLAND      CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/633-1896  2400/MNP
03407   ALHAMBRA             CALIFORNIA     MED  818/308-1800
10244   ALHAMBRA             CALIFORNIA     MED  818/308-1994  2400/MNP
02631   ANAHEIM/NEWPRT BEACH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/756-8341
04236   ANAHEIM/NEWPRT BEACH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/852-8141  2400/MNP
06457   ANAHEIM/NEWPRT BEACH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/852-8141  2400/MNP
05350   ANTIOCH              CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/754-8222
03407   ARCADIA/ALHAMBRA     CALIFORNIA     MED  818/308-1800
10244   ARCADIA/ALHAMBRA     CALIFORNIA     MED  818/308-1994  2400/MNP
03657   BAKERSFIELD          CALIFORNIA     LOW  805/325-0371
04603   BELMONT/REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/366-1092
04411   BELMONT/REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/361-8701  2400/MNP
04175   BERKELEY/OAKLAND     CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/430-2900
05341   BERKELEY/OAKLAND     CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/633-1896  2400/MNP
03410   BEVERLY HILLS/SHR OK CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9002
04353   BEVERLY HILLS/SHR OK CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9557  2400/MNP
02443   BURBANK              CALIFORNIA     LOW  818/841-4795  300-2400/MNP
04504   BURLINGAME/SO. S.F.  CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/588-3043  300-2400/MNP
03410   CANOGA PARK/SHRM OAK CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9002
04353   CANOGA PARK/SHRM OAK CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9557  2400/MNP
11271   CATHEDRAL CITY       CALIFORNIA     LOW  619/324-0920  300-2400/MNP
03307   CHICO                CALIFORNIA     LOW  916/343-4401
02655   COLTON/RIVERSIDE     CALIFORNIA     MED  714/370-1200
05325   COLTON/RIVERSIDE     CALIFORNIA     MED  714/422-0222  2400/MNP
04556   CONCORD/WALNUT CREEK CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/935-0370
10436   CONCORD/WALNUT CREEK CALIFORNIA     MED  415/935-1507  2400/MNP
05362   CONCORD/WALNUT CREEK CALIFORNIA     MED  415/935-1507  2400/MNP
07652   CORONA               CALIFORNIA     LOW  714/737-5510
04263   COVINA/DIAMOND BAR   CALIFORNIA     MED  714/860-0057  300-2400/MNP
07434   DAVIS                CALIFORNIA     LOW  916/758-3551
04263   DIAMOND BAR          CALIFORNIA     MED  714/860-0057  300-2400/MNP
03407   EL MONTE/ALHAMBRA    CALIFORNIA     MED  818/308-1800
10244   EL MONTE/ALHAMBRA    CALIFORNIA     MED  818/308-1994  2400/MNP
04755   EL SEGUNDO           CALIFORNIA     MED  213/643-2907
10363   EL SEGUNDO           CALIFORNIA     MED  213/643-4228  2400/MNP
04262   ESCONDIDO/VISTA      CALIFORNIA     MED  619/941-6700  300-2400/MNP
11052   EUREKA               CALIFORNIA     LOW  707/445-3021
11052   EUREKA               CALIFORNIA     LOW  707/445-9271
10072   FAIRFIELD            CALIFORNIA     LOW  707/426-5900
07117   FREMONT              CALIFORNIA     MED  415/490-7366  300-2400/MNP
04107   FRESNO               CALIFORNIA     LOW  209/442-4328  300-2400/MNP
02443   GLENDALE/BURBANK     CALIFORNIA     LOW  818/841-4795  300-2400/MNP
04175   HAYWARD/OAKLAND      CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/430-2900
05341   HAYWARD/OAKLAND      CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/633-1896  2400/MNP
05242   INGLEWOOD/VERNON     CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-0030
05241   INGLEWOOD/VERNON     CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-0030
06575   INGLEWOOD/VERNON     CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-7514  2400/MNP
10325   INGLEWOOD/VERNON     CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-7514  2400/MNP
02631   IRVINE/NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/756-8341
04236   IRVINE/NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/852-8141  2400/MNP
06457   IRVINE/NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/852-8141  2400/MNP
02614   LANCASTER            CALIFORNIA     LOW  805/945-4962  300-2400/MNP
03406   LONG BEACH           CALIFORNIA     MED  213/435-0900
07404   LONG BEACH           CALIFORNIA     MED  213/436-6033  2400/MNP
07205   LOS ALTOS/SAN JOSE   CALIFORNIA     HIGH 408/432-3430
06605   LOS ALTOS/SAN JOSE   CALIFORNIA     HIGH 408/432-8618  2400/MNP
05241   LOS ANGELES/VERNON   CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-0030
05242   LOS ANGELES/VERNON   CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-0030
06575   LOS ANGELES/VERNON   CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-7514  2400/MNP
10325   LOS ANGELES/VERNON   CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-7514  2400/MNP
04755   MAR VISTA/EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA     MED  213/643-2907
10363   MAR VISTA/EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA     MED  213/643-4228  2400/MNP
10363   MARINADELREY/EL SGND CALIFORNIA     MED  213/643-4228  2400/MNP
04755   MARINADELREY/EL SNGD CALIFORNIA     MED  213/643-2907
10036   MERCED               CALIFORNIA     LOW  209/383-7593
11402   MODESTO              CALIFORNIA     LOW  209/527-0150  300-2400/MNP
10474   MONTEREY             CALIFORNIA     LOW  408/375-2644  300-2400/MNP
11272   MOORPARK             CALIFORNIA     LOW  805/523-0203  300-2400/MNP
07632   NAPA                 CALIFORNIA     LOW  707/257-6810
02631   NEWPORT BEACH        CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/756-8341
04236   NEWPORT BEACH        CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/852-8141  2400/MNP
06457   NEWPORT BEACH        CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/852-8141  2400/MNP
03406   NORWALK/LONG BEACH   CALIFORNIA     MED  213/435-0900
07404   NORWALK/LONG BEACH   CALIFORNIA     MED  213/436-6033  2400/MNP
04175   OAKLAND              CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/430-2900
05341   OAKLAND              CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/633-1896  2400/MNP
04263   ONTARIO/DIAMOND BAR  CALIFORNIA     MED  714/860-0057  300-2400/MNP
04154   OXNARD/PORT HUENEME  CALIFORNIA     MED  805/985-7843  300-2400/MNP
04556   PACHECO/WALNUT CREEK CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/935-0370
10436   PACHECO/WALNUT CREEK CALIFORNIA     MED  415/935-1507  2400/MNP
05362   PACHECO/WALNUT CREEK CALIFORNIA     MED  415/935-1507  2400/MNP
11271   PALM SPRNGS/CATH CTY CALIFORNIA     LOW  619/324-0920  300-2400/MNP
04603   PALO ALTO/REDWD CITY CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/366-1092
04411   PALO ALTO/REDWD CITY CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/361-8701  2400/MNP
03407   PASADENA/ALHAMBRA    CALIFORNIA     MED  818/308-1800
10244   PASADENA/ALHAMBRA    CALIFORNIA     MED  818/308-1994  2400/MNP
04014   PLEASANTON           CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/462-2101
04556   PLEASNTHILL/WALNT CK CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/935-0370
10436   PLEASNTHILL/WALNT CK CALIFORNIA     MED  415/935-1507  2400/MNP
05362   PLEASNTHILL/WALNT CK CALIFORNIA     MED  415/935-1507  2400/MNP
04263   POMONA/DIAMOND BAR   CALIFORNIA     MED  714/860-0057  300-2400/MNP
04154   PORT HUENEME         CALIFORNIA     MED  805/985-7843  300-2400/MNP
07653   POWAY                CALIFORNIA     LOW  619/679-0200
04722   REDDING              CALIFORNIA     LOW  916/241-4820
04603   REDWOOD CITY         CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/366-1092
04411   REDWOOD CITY         CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/361-8701  2400/MNP
02655   RIVERSIDE            CALIFORNIA     MED  714/370-1200
05325   RIVERSIDE            CALIFORNIA     MED  714/422-0222  2400/MNP
03300   SACRAMENTO           CALIFORNIA     HIGH 916/448-4300
10130   SACRAMENTO           CALIFORNIA     HIGH 916/447-7434  2400/MNP
03412   SALINAS              CALIFORNIA     LOW  408/754-2206
02655   SAN BERNADINO/RIVRSD CALIFORNIA     MED  714/370-1200
05325   SAN BERNADINO/RIVRSD CALIFORNIA     MED  714/422-0222  2400/MNP
11273   SAN CLEMENTE         CALIFORNIA     LOW  714/240-9424  300-2400/MNP
04360   SAN DIEGO            CALIFORNIA     HIGH 619/296-3370
02665   SAN DIEGO            CALIFORNIA     HIGH 619/296-8747  2400/MNP
05646   SAN DIEGO            CALIFORNIA     HIGH 619/296-8747  2400/MNP
03410   SAN FERNANDO/SHM OAK CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9002
04353   SAN FERNANDO/SHM OAK CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9557  2400/MNP
03036   SAN FRANCISCO        CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/974-1300
03706   SAN FRANCISCO        CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/974-1300
07377   SAN FRANCISCO        CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/543-0691  300-2400/MNP
07420   SAN FRANCISCO        CALIFORNIA     HIGH 415/543-0691  300-2400/MNP
07205   SAN JOSE             CALIFORNIA     HIGH 408/432-3430
06605   SAN JOSE             CALIFORNIA     HIGH 408/432-8618  2400/MNP
04255   SAN LUIS OBISPO      CALIFORNIA     LOW  805/549-0770
04504   SAN MATEO/SOUTH S.F. CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/588-3043  300-2400/MNP
03406   SAN PEDRO/LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA     MED  213/435-0900
07404   SAN PEDRO/LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA     MED  213/436-6033  2400/MNP
11270   SAN RAFAEL           CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/453-2087  300-2400/MNP
02631   SANTA ANA/NEWPRT BCH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/756-8341
04236   SANTA ANA/NEWPRT BCH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/852-8141  2400/MNP
06457   SANTA ANA/NEWPRT BCH CALIFORNIA     HIGH 714/852-8141  2400/MNP
11371   SANTA BARBARA        CALIFORNIA     MED  805/564-2354
11372   SANTA BARBARA        CALIFORNIA     MED  805/965-1612  2400/MNP
07205   SANTA CLARA/SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA     HIGH 408/432-3430
06605   SANTA CLARA/SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA     HIGH 408/432-8618  2400/MNP
03505   SANTA CRUZ           CALIFORNIA     MED  408/475-0981
06022   SANTA MARIA          CALIFORNIA     LOW  805/922-3308  300-2400/MNP
04755   SANTA MONICA/EL SGND CALIFORNIA     MED  213/643-2907
10363   SANTA MONICA/EL SGND CALIFORNIA     MED  213/643-4228  2400/MNP
04153   SANTA ROSA           CALIFORNIA     LOW  707/527-6180  300-2400/MNP
03410   SHERMAN OAKS         CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9002
04353   SHERMAN OAKS         CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9557  2400/MNP
04504   SOUTH S.F.           CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/588-3043  300-2400/MNP
03522   STOCKTON             CALIFORNIA     LOW  209/467-0601
07205   SUNNYVALE/SAN JOSE   CALIFORNIA     HIGH 408/432-3430
06605   SUNNYVALE/SAN JOSE   CALIFORNIA     HIGH 408/432-8618  2400/MNP
05046   UPLAND               CALIFORNIA     LOW  714/985-1153  300-2400/MNP
03120   VALLEJO              CALIFORNIA     LOW  707/644-1192
03410   VAN NUYS/SHERMAN OAK CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9002
04353   VAN NUYS/SHERMAN OAK CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9557  2400/MNP
04154   VENTURA/PORT HUENEME CALIFORNIA     MED  805/985-7843  300-2400/MNP
05242   VERNON               CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-0030
05241   VERNON               CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-0030
06575   VERNON               CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-7514  2400/MNP
10325   VERNON               CALIFORNIA     HIGH 213/587-7514  2400/MNP
06147   VISALIA              CALIFORNIA     LOW  209/625-4891
04262   VISTA                CALIFORNIA     MED  619/941-6700  300-2400/MNP
04263   W.COVINA/DIAMOND BAR CALIFORNIA     MED  714/860-0057  300-2400/MNP
04556   WALNUT CREEK         CALIFORNIA     LOW  415/935-0370
10436   WALNUT CREEK         CALIFORNIA     MED  415/935-1507  2400/MNP
05362   WALNUT CREEK         CALIFORNIA     MED  415/935-1507  2400/MNP
03410   WEST L.A./SHRMN OAKS CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9002
04353   WEST L.A./SHRMN OAKS CALIFORNIA     MED  818/789-9557  2400/MNP
07434   WOODLAND/DAVIS       CALIFORNIA     LOW  916/758-3551

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