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  • Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet

    From Greektimes@1:103/705 to All on Thursday, November 27, 2025 22:45:54
    Hello everyone,

    I recently brought a Synchronet BBS online and I'm now setting it up to properly participate in FidoNet. I have configured the FidoNet address, NetMail and EchoMail directories, and created the required FIDOTEST sub-board in SCFG.

    Before proceeding with nodelist processing and EchoMail exchange, I would appreciate confirmation that my setup follows the expected standards for a new node, as well as any advice about prerequisites for formally joining a Fidonet region or zone.

    If there is a specific coordinator or contact I should reach out to for node application, routing details, or policy compliance, please let me know.

    Thank you in advance for any guidance.

    Dimitri Papadopoulos
    GREEK TIMES BBS

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  • From poindexter FORTRAN@1:103/705 to Greektimes on Friday, November 28, 2025 00:45:54
    Subject: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
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    Re: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
    By: Greektimes to All on Thu Nov 27 2025 10:45 pm

    Before proceeding with nodelist processing and EchoMail exchange, I would appreciate confirmation that my setup follows the expected standards for a new node, as well as any advice about prerequisites for formally joining a Fidonet region or zone.

    If there is a specific coordinator or contact I should reach out to for node application, routing details, or policy compliance, please let me know.

    Fidonet is regional, you'll want to get a Fido nodelist from https://www.darkrealms.ca/, then reach out to the nearest regional coordinator for assistance in getting a node number.

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  • From Denn@1:103/705 to Greektimes on Friday, November 28, 2025 11:43:18
    Re: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
    By: Greektimes to All on Thu Nov 27 2025 10:45 pm

    I recently brought a Synchronet BBS online and I'm now setting it up to properly participate in FidoNet. I have configured the FidoNet address, NetMail and EchoMail directories, and created the required FIDOTEST sub-board in SCFG.

    Before proceeding with nodelist processing and EchoMail exchange, I would appreciate confirmation that my setup follows the expected standards for a new node, as well as any advice about prerequisites for formally joining a Fidonet region or zone.

    they have what you need here --> https://www.fidonet.org/joinfido.html

    hope this helps, I still haven't set it up my self, been trying to talk myself into joining, maybe I'll finally start the process :)

    ... Carrots may be good for your eyes but booze will double your vision.

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  • From Greektimes@1:103/705 to poindexter FORTRAN on Friday, November 28, 2025 15:05:44
    Re: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
    By: poindexter FORTRAN to Greektimes on Fri Nov 28 2025 12:45 am

    thank you, I'll reach you.

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  • From Mojo@1:103/705 to All on Friday, November 28, 2025 17:09:17
    On Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:43:18 -0700
    "Denn" (VERT/OUTWEST) <VERT/OUTWEST!Denn@overfit.retrievo.xyz> wrote:
    Re: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
    By: Greektimes to All on Thu Nov 27 2025 10:45 pm

    I recently brought a Synchronet BBS online and I'm now setting
    it up to properly participate in FidoNet. I have configured the
    FidoNet address, NetMail and EchoMail directories, and created
    the required FIDOTEST sub-board in SCFG.

    Before proceeding with nodelist processing and EchoMail
    exchange, I would appreciate confirmation that my setup follows
    the expected standards for a new node, as well as any advice
    about prerequisites for formally joining a Fidonet region or
    zone.

    they have what you need here -->
    https://www.fidonet.org/joinfido.html

    hope this helps, I still haven't set it up my self, been trying to
    talk myself into joining, maybe I'll finally start the process :)

    ... Carrots may be good for your eyes but booze will double your
    vision.

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    BBSBASE 6.0
    I encourage you to join. I am trying to join myself.

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