From: Mark Kovarski <kovarski@zooid.guild.org>
Subject: -= WORLD OS/2 BBS LIST (4/5) =-
Organization: The Zoo of Ids
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1993 01:38:31 GMT


        BBS Name: GREATER CHICAGO Online!! BBS  Sysop: Bill Cook

Phone/Node/Modem: (708) 895-4042, n/a, 9600
        Location: Chicago, Illinois
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: April 27, 1992
        Comments: Supporting OS/2 in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.  
                : Home of the Chicago OS/2 User Group.  Approximately 
                : 400 OS/2 files, and around 200 active users.

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        BBS Name: Gateway/2 OS/2 BBS            Sysop: Ron Gines

Phone/Node/Modem: (314) 554-9313, 1:100/220, 9600 V.32/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: Same, 82:200/1@OS2NET, Same
        Location: St. Louis, Missouri
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: October 11, 1992
        Comments: 

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        BBS Name: Gecko Control                 Sysop: Rodney Lorimor

Phone/Node/Modem: (509) 244-0944, 1:346/26, 9600 MNP V.32
        Location: Fairchild AFB, Washington
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: June  1, 1992
        Comments: New convert to OS/2 and looking to grow.  Currently
                : receiving Fido OS/2 echos and Fernwood File 
                : distribution.

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        BBS Name: Ghostcomm Image Gallery       Sysop: Craig Oshiro

Phone/Node/Modem: (808) 456-8510, 1:345/14, USR HST DS 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: Same, 8:908/23 (RbbsNet), Same
        Location: Pearl City, Hawaii
   Primary Focus: Imaging and Graphics, OS/2, some Macintosh and MSDOS
    Last Updated: September  7, 1992
        Comments: Free access to OS/2 Fidonet conferences and OS/2 file 
                : areas. File retievals from Internet ftp archives such 
                : as ftp-os2.nmsu.edu are preformed on a daily basis.  
                : Lastest patches and fixes from software.watson.ibm.com
                : as they are made available.  OS2NEW retrievals from 
                : zues.ieee.org. Currently running in a DOS 5.0 boot 
                : image.

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        BBS Name: HelpNet of Baton Rouge        Sysop: Stan Brohn

Phone/Node/Modem: (504) 273-3116, 1:3800/1, USR HST DS 9600 V.32b/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: (504) 275-7389, 1:3800/2, USR HST 9600
        Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
   Primary Focus: 
    Last Updated: June  1, 1992
        Comments: Carry OS/2 files and downloadable programs.  
                : The second line is echos only.

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        BBS Name: I CAN! BBS                    Sysop: Bogie Bugsalewicz

Phone/Node/Modem: (312) 736-7434, 1:115/738, USR HST DS 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: (312) 736-7388, n/a, PP 2400SA MNP
        Location: Chicago, Illinois
   Primary Focus: Disability Topics
    Last Updated: April 27, 1992
        Comments: ADAnet Regional Hub (94:107/0).  Large collection of 
                : message bases (150) on assorted topics, including 
                : technical forums. Small OS/2 section, but growing.

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        BBS Name: IBM National Support Center   Sysop: IBM

Phone/Node/Modem: (404) 835-6600, n/a, 2400
Phone/Node/Modem: (404) 835-5300, n/a, USR HST DS 9600 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Atlanta, Georgia
   Primary Focus: 
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Very active OS/2 conference areas.  Helpful IBM'ers
                : doing an outstanding job.

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        BBS Name: Information Overload          Sysop: Ed June

Phone/Node/Modem: (404) 471-1549, 1:133/308, USR HST 9600
        Location: Riverdale, Georgia
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: May 28, 1992
        Comments: Atlanta's OS/2 Users Group BBS.  First time callers 
                : have full access, 90 minutes per day.  Carriers ALL 
                : OS/2 FidoNet echos, along with the comp.os2... 
                : newsgroups from the Internet.  Receives the Fernwood 
                : File Distribution.  No DOS files, please!

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        BBS Name: Integrated Media Services     Sysop: Bill Taylor

Phone/Node/Modem: (503) 296-8192, 1:105/507, ZyXEL U1496E 14.4 
                                             V.32b/V.42b
        Location: The Dalles, Oregon
   Primary Focus: General Purpose BBS
    Last Updated: October 22, 1992
        Comments: Carry FidoNet backbone OS/2 echos, SDSOS2, OS2NEW file
                : echo plus Windows, DV, and DOS files.  Runs under 
                : BinkleyTerm and Maximus for OS/2.  Access to all but 
                : adult areas for first time callers.

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        BBS Name: Kind Diamond's Realm          Sysop: Mikel Beck

Phone/Node/Modem: (516) 736-3403, 1:107/218, USR HST DS 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Coram, Long Island, New York
   Primary Focus: OS/2 and VAX/VMS
    Last Updated: September  7, 1992
        Comments: Carrying the following Fidonet conferences:  OS2, 
                : OS2BBS, OS2DOS, OS2HW, OS2PROG, OS2LAN.  Carrying the 
                : following Usenet newsgroups: comp.os.os2.misc, 
                : comp.os.os2.programmer

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        BBS Name: Last Relay, The               Sysop: James Chance

Phone/Node/Modem: (410) 793-3829, 1:261/1120, 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: Same, 100:904/0, Same
Phone/Node/Modem: Same, 100:904/1, Same
        Location: Crofton, Maryland
   Primary Focus: OS/2, Windows, and Desktop Publishing
    Last Updated: August 14, 1992
        Comments: Over 100 megs of OS/2 & Windows files, complete SDS
                : load

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        BBS Name: Live-Wire                     Sysop: Robert McA

Phone/Node/Modem: (214) 307-8119, 1:124/5105, USR HST 9600 V.32/V.42b
        Location: Dallas, Texas
   Primary Focus: ?
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: 

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        BBS Name: LiveNet                       Sysop: Dave Fisher

Phone/Node/Modem: (918) 481-5715, 1:170/110, USR HST DS 16.8 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: October 22, 1992
        Comments: Over 240 megabyes of OS/2 shareware, articles, and
                : technical information.  Request FILES via network 
                : mailer or ALLFILES.ZIP via BBS for complete files 
                : listing.  All Fidonet OS/2 national echos carried and 
                : archived weekly for downloading.  Also a Fernwood 
                : distribution site.
                : Access available to ibmNET and OS2NET echos and files.
                : 
                : The OS2World BBS list is distributed from LiveNet.
                : 
                : BBS access is temporarily restricted.  New accounts 
                : can be requested via NetMail (please include a chosen 
                : password) at 1:170/110@fidonet, 40:4372/0 (ibmNET), 
                : 81:202/1 (OS2NET).

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        BBS Name: Lonnie Wall                   Sysop: Operand BBS

Phone/Node/Modem: (901) 753-3738, n/a, 2400
Phone/Node/Modem: (901) 753-7858, 1:123/58, Galaxy UFO 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Germantown, Tennessee
   Primary Focus: OS/2, DOS, Windows 3.1, Adult GIF's and Animations
    Last Updated: September  7, 1992
        Comments: Running Maximus 2.01wb under OS/2 2.0

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        BBS Name: Looking Glass, The            Sysop: Edward Owens

Phone/Node/Modem: (901) 872-4386, 1:123/81, SupraFax 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Millington, Tennessee
   Primary Focus: OS/2 and C, C++, and Pascal Programming and OS/2 DN 
                  Files
    Last Updated: June  1, 1992
        Comments: Software running is BinkleyTerm and Maximus under 
                : OS/2.
                : Have lots of OS/2 files for downloads.  I am working 
                : on door games that will run under OS/2 so you don't 
                : have to interface to DOS and multiple other utilities.
                : Carry Programming echos and files of all kinds.  Will 
                : be putting in second node that will hunt from first 
                : line to keep up with traffic.

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        BBS Name: MACnetics BBS, The            Sysop: Ralph Merritt

Phone/Node/Modem: (908) 469-4603, 1:2605/611, USR HST DS 14.4
                                                      V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Bound Brook, New Jersey
   Primary Focus: Machintosh, OS/2, and Windows
    Last Updated: October 11, 1992
        Comments: All backbone/non-backbone OS2* echos + gated Internet
                : NewsGroups (COMP.OS.OS2.*).  Member of Fernwood OS/2 
                : File Distribution Network.  Open Access.  File-request
                : OS2FILES for a list of OS/2-specific files for 
                : download/FREQ. Originally Machintosh focus, we have 
                : expanded to include OS/2 and Windows.

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        BBS Name: Magnum BBS                    Sysop: Chuck Gilmore

Phone/Node/Modem: (805) 582-9306, n/a, USR HST DS 9600 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: California
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Support BBS for Magnum BBS software

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        BBS Name: Max's Doghouse                Sysop: Joe Salemi

Phone/Node/Modem: (703) 548-7849, 1:109/136, 2400 MNP
        Location: Alexandria, Virginia
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Also support LANs.

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        BBS Name: Monster BBS, The              Sysop: Bob Hatton

Phone/Node/Modem: (908) 382-5671, n/a, USR HST 9600
        Location: Rahway, New Jersey
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Running Magnum BBS software with drive storage of
                : 1.1G (not counting the system drive).  The BBS is
                : free limited access on node 1, all that is required
                : to be a regular user is an introduction message.
                : 
                : Background tasks include File list creation, message
                : list creation (for offline editing,replying...), and
                : soon to be added- on-line FAX send/receive capability.
                : 
                : The BBS is OS/2 based running a BETA 2.0, but DOS 
                : users as well as Apple, Amiga, CoCo, and Commie users 
                : are welcome.  Few games, lotsa files, and the Original
                : HotRod/Musclecar message base, as well as tech topics
                : and others.

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        BBS Name: Multi-Net                     Sysop: Paul Breedlove

Phone/Node/Modem: (503) 883-8197, n/a, USR HST DS 9600 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Lakeside, Oregon
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Support BBS for Multi-Net BBS software and
                : PM Comm communications software.

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        BBS Name: Nibbles & Bytes               Sysop: Ron Bemis

Phone/Node/Modem: (214) 231-3841, 1:124/1113, USR HST 9600
        Location: Dallas, Texas
   Primary Focus: ?
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Carry a number of BBS-related OS/2 utilities.

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        BBS Name: ORAC/2                        Sysop: Eugene Grover

Phone/Node/Modem: (602) 864-8862, 1:114/12, USR HST DS 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: Same, 5602/12@Echonet, Same
Phone/Node/Modem: Same, 81:301/1@OS2NET, Same
        Location: Phoenix, Arizona
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: October 11, 1992
        Comments: Carry OS/2 message and file areas.

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        BBS Name: OS/2 Connection               Sysop: Craig Swanson

Phone/Node/Modem: (619) 558-9475, 1:202/514, ZyXEL 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: La Jolla, California
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: August 14, 1992
        Comments: Our open access download areas have over 2100 OS/2 
                : files totalling over 150MB, including the complete 
                : Fernwood collection as of January, 1992, plus many 
                : new files received over OS2NEW and Usernet's 
                : comp.binaries.os2.  We carry all OS/2 related Fidonet,
                : Usenet, and OS/2 Shareware message areas, plus many 
                : other technical areas covering topics like hard disk 
                : drives, CD-ROM, SCSI, and modems.  No upload/download 
                : ratios are enforced, but bonus time is given for those
                : who upload OS/2 files.
                : 
                : Contributors receive additional time (90 minutes per 
                : call, 100 minutes per day) and will have access to a 
                : second BBS line for contributors only (which will be 
                : starting up soon). 

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        BBS Name: OS/2 Shareware                Sysop: Pete Norloff

Phone/Node/Modem: (703) 385-4325, 1:109/347, USR HST DS 9600 V.32b/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: (703) 385-0931, 1:109/357, USR HST DS 9600 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Fairfax, Virginia
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Collection of over 2200 OS/2 specific files totalling 
                : over 100 megabytes.  Open access policy.

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        BBS Name: OS/2 Woodmeister, The         Sysop: Woody Sturges

Phone/Node/Modem: (314) 446-0016, 1:289/27, USR HST DS 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Columbia, Missouri
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: April 27, 1992
        Comments: Carry all the major OS/2 echos and files areas.  Free
                : access, no ratios.

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        BBS Name: OS2 Exchange                  Sysop: Don Bauer

Phone/Node/Modem: (904) 739-2445, 1:112/37, ZYXEL 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Jacksonville, Florida
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: August 14, 1992
        Comments: Over 40 megabytes of OS/2 shareware, articles, and 
                : technical information.  Open access policy.  Request 
                : FILES via mailer or OS2EXCH.LST via BBS for complete 
                : files listing. Automated file retieval from 
                : comp.binaries.os2 in addition to all FTP sites 
                : carrying OS/2 shareware.  We keep up with the latest 
                : drivers/fixes.

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        BBS Name: Oberon Software               Sysop: Brady Flowers

Phone/Node/Modem: (507) 388-1154, 1:292/60, USR HST 14.4
        Location: Mankato, Minnesota
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: April  5, 1992
        Comments: User support BBS for Oberon Software products (TE/2,
                : fshl, etc.) however everyone's welcome.

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        BBS Name: Omega-Point BBS               Sysop: Unknown

Phone/Node/Modem: (714) 963-8517, n/a, 2400
        Location: California
   Primary Focus: ?
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Home of Omega-Point BBS software

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        BBS Name: Other World, The              Sysop: Troy Kraser

Phone/Node/Modem: (904) 893-2404, 1:3605/56, Cardinal 9600 V.32
        Location: Tallahassee, Florida
   Primary Focus: DOS and OS/2
    Last Updated: March  1, 1992
        Comments: Have file areas for both DOS and OS/2, hoping to focus
                : on the OS/2 sections by collecting new OS/2 shareware 
                : that is released.  No registeration requirements 
                : (except real names).

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        BBS Name: PCAware OS/2                  Sysop: David Lents/
                                                       Sue Lin Poh

Phone/Node/Modem: (619) 291-9791, 1:202/918, USR HST DS 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: (619) 291-2963, n/a, ZyXEL 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
Phone/Node/Modem: (619) 291-9792, n/a, 2400 ( *6* Lines )
        Location: San Diego, California
   Primary Focus: OS/2, Political discussions, Hardware sales and 
                  support
    Last Updated: October 11, 1992
        Comments: Our 8-node Maximus/2 system is unique among OS/2 
                : boards. First time callers can download from our 
                : library of over 1500 files.  We have over 500MB of 
                : HPFS drive space, so uploaders are GENEROUSLY 
                : rewarded.  New files are received each day from 
                : Fernwood, SDSOS, PDNOS2, as well as many other file 
                : echos.  We carry over 80 FidoNet areas, including all
                : OS/2 topics.  Registration brings increased access, 
                : and all contributors can choose to increase privileges
                : up to 3 hours and 10Meg per day, or even unlimited 
                : time/DLing!  Users can check out PCAware's great 
                : products and low prices and obtain on-line quotes for 
                : all computer equipment not listed in our on-line 
                : catalog.  Mail order is available for LD callers.

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        BBS Name: PMSC OnLine Resource          Sysop: Paul Beverly

Phone/Node/Modem: (803) 735-6101, 1:376/32, 2400
        Location: Columbia, South Carolina
   Primary Focus: OS/2
    Last Updated: April  5, 1992
        Comments: First time callers have very limited access.  You must
                : follow the directions when you first call to gain 
                : access.
                : Fairly large OS/2 file collection which is growing 
                : rapidly.
                : File Requests welcome.  No file ratios.  Carry major 
                : OS/2 echos and USENET.

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        BBS Name: Padded Cell BBS, The          Sysop: Jim Sterrett

Phone/Node/Modem: (504) 340-7027, 1:396/51, USR HST DS 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Marrero (New Orleans), LA
   Primary Focus: OS/2, Genealogy
    Last Updated: July 28, 1992
        Comments: OS/2 shareware, FileBon File Echo Hub, SDS, and SDN.
                : Open access policy.  Request FILES for complete file
                : listing.

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        BBS Name: Padded Cell BBS, The          Sysop: Jim Sterrett

Phone/Node/Modem: (504) 340-7027, 1:396/51, USR HST DS 14.4 V.32b/V.42b
        Location: Marrero (New Orleans), Louisiana
   Primary Focus: OS/2, Sysop Support
    Last Updated: September  7, 1992
        Comments: OS/2 shareware, FileBone File Echo Hub, SDS.  Open 
                : access policy.  Request FILES for complete listing.

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