| Men |
Men's Issues |
A forum for the discussion of a variety of men's issues,
from alimony and child custody issues to relationships and the roles we play. The Men's
Issues conference is open to both genders, and women are invited and encouraged to
participate in any conversation related to men's issues.
Host: TBA
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| Military |
Military Discussions |
Discusses all topics dealing with the military, including
military technology, weapons systems, military budgets, tactics, strategy, and past,
current, potential uses of military force and alternatives. Persons who wish to discuss
prospective coups d'etat should be aware that security is weak and aliases are not
allowed. Veterans issues are also on topic here.
Host: TBA
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| MS-Office |
Microsoft Office (etc.) |
The primary focus of the conference is on the various
flavors of the Microsoft Office suite. Bring your tips and tricks, ask questions, learn
VBA programming techniques or share your own. Note: all other Microsoft software products
without a dedicated home on ILink are equally on topic. (Specifically Note: the
Windows operating systems already has a dedicated ILink conferences.)
Host: TBA
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| Music |
Music of All Types |
Covers the full range of music including classical, pop,
rock, gospel, New Age, C&W, jazz and blues. Friendly discussion, not debate, is
encouraged. Do you play an instrument or just the radio? Tell us about it here.
Host: TBA
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| Nature |
Wildlife and Outdoors |
The NATURE conference features a wide range of topics on
wildlife and outdoor activities. Mainly includes: birding, fishing, camping, hiking, and
outdoor (non-housepet) animal interactions. We share experiences as well as information on
how to live in -harmony- with the wonderful land and creatures around us. Come join the
fun!
Host: TBA
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| Networks |
Networks and Networking |
Technical discussions on networking, both local and wide
area. Novell NetWare, Windows NT Server, Banyan lines, Lantastic, and the various flavors
of Windows peer to peer networking all open for discussion. Hardware issues as related to
networking are welcome as well. Recent additions to our networking coverage are groupware
applications such as CC:Mail, Lotus Notes, and Novell GroupWise.
Host: TBA
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| New Users |
Support for new people |
Support for people new to computers, ILink, and BBSing.
Newbies are encouraged to ask any and all questions; we'll try to answer them in an
easy-to-understand manner.
Host: Barry Martin - The Safe -
Bettendorf, IA
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| On&OffLine |
Online/Offline Mail Discussions |
A place to discuss computer communications hardware and
software including modems and programs used to connect with bulletin board systems,
on-line services and internet service providers. The focus is on exchanging messages with
other computer users using on-line communications programs and off-line mail readers, but
other discussion areas such as mail doors and mail packet specifications are welcome as
are communications and mail reader software authors who don't have their own support
conference.
Host: Jim Hanoian
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| Opinion |
Personal Opinions |
The general forum for discussions of an enthusiastic,
substantive nature on most any issue subject to opinion. Traffic in this area is heavy.
Debate is vigorous and direct but civility is maintained. It is recommended to sysops that
this area be limited to adults.
Host: Dan clay
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| OS2 |
IBM OS/2 Operating System |
OS2 is the place for the free exchange of ideas, comments,
and information regarding the OS/2 operating system and related topics. Subjects include
hardware/software compatibility, installation, configuration and tuning, WPS
customization, networking of OS/2 systems, OS/2 applications, WINOS2 support, and general
discussion related to the OS/2 operating system.
Host: TBA
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| OS_Discuss |
Discussion of Various Operating Environments |
This conference is for the discussion of the pros and cons
of operating systems, especially when compared to other operating systems. If you wish to
discuss Unix vs DOS, Windows vs OS/2, or MS-DOS vs DR-DOS, this is the place. Specific
questions relating to an OS's abilities should be addressed to the OS-Specific conference
(Windows, OS/2, Unix, DosTips, etc) or to the Technology conference.
Host: Alan Ianson
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| Parents&Teachers |
Parents and Education Issues |
Being a parent is not always an easy task, encompassing as
it does the roles of nurse, teacher, guide, policeman, counselor, and friend. Here you can
talk to other parents, either to seek insights or advice, to share your experiences, or
simply to let off steam. The whole range of parenting issues is covered - from nursery to
teens, from illness to education, and from discipline to moral guidance. Whatever the
parenting topic, it is almost certain to be admissible in this very friendly conference.
Host: TBA
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| Pets |
Living with Animals |
Discussions of those who own or are interested in any type
of pet, including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, fish, etc. Topics may include, but are not
limited to: health, training, feeding, behavior, and personal experiences.
Host: Barry Martin - The Safe -
Bettendorf, IA
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| Photography |
General Photography |
Discussions about photographic techniques and
technologies; both traditional and digital. Choosing and using cameras, lenses,
studio gear, film & processing, scanners, photo software, colour printing. All ages
and all abilities are welcome.
Host: TBA
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| Politics |
Political Discussions |
Informed and substantive discussion of national political
issues.
Host: TBA
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| Programming |
General Programming Languages |
Generic discussions of programming on a range of computers
from mainframes to PC's. All computer languages are welcome, as well as all skill levels
from novice to expert. Discussion is not limited to languages; all aspects of programming
to 4th-generation application generators to application macro scripting to anything else
programming-related are welcome and encouraged.
Host: TBA
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| Psychology |
Learning How Our Minds Work |
Why do we do what we do? How can we do it differently?
What makes us human? What do I do when I hurt? What do I do when I feel great and want to
feel even better? Why do psych people ask so many doggone questions all the time? This
conference is for and by people like you, although men with cigars, goatees, and affected
Austrian accents are tolerated. The point is to learn from one another so we can increase
our flexibility and be more human. Come in, and bring your uniqueness. Your questions will
be answered, and you may get to help someone else, too.
Host: Mike DeBusk
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| Recovery |
Support Conference for Recovery from Addictions |
Self-help/support area for anyone at any stage of recovery
from drug, alcohol and other addictions. Drop in and you'll find a crazy but sober bunch
of folks happy to share your joy, or understand your pain. You can protect your anonymity
by requesting a special logon to your BBS to participate in this conference under a
pseudonym (which can also be used in ILink Safe_Haven). Please contact your sysop for more
information.
Host: TBA
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| Relationships |
Married, Single, and/or Divorced |
A place to discuss the unmarried life, the newly-single
experience, and married life.
Host: TBA
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| Religion |
Religion |
An exploration of the beliefs, traditions, and
manifestations of the religious experience throughout the world and history. Doctrines,
moral codes, and patterns of behavior are discussed and compared, from Adventists to
Zoroastrians. Atheism and agnosticism are also on topic here.
Host: Chopin Cusachs
Host: Dirk Loedding
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| Rod&Gun |
Firearms, Fishing, and Related Topics |
Information about and discussion of firearms and
angling. This includes, but is not limited to: hunting, fishing, technical information,
Right To Keep and Bear Arms issues, regulations, safety, self defense, care of equipment,
target shooting, collecting, ammunition, reloading, accessories (clothing, knives, boats,
waders, etc.), laws effecting or impacting on these areas, and the preparation and cooking
of the fish and game.
Host: TBA
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