HAM DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
Coordinator: Sean Dennis KS4TD (1:18/200@Fidonet; sysop@outpostbbs.net)
Updated 19 March 2021
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The Ham Distribution Network is a part of the IFDC Filegate Project that is
connected to Fidonet.  HDN exists to distribute in a timely fashion files
are of interest to amateur radio operators that are involved in Fidonet.

You should be able to connect to HDN via your uplink.  If not, please contact
the HDN coordinator (netmail is preferred).  You may also get files via the
following:

  * BBS: telnet to bbs.outpostbbs.net:10123 and look in the HDN file area

  * WWW: http://www.filegate.net/ham/

  * FTP: anonymous FTP at bbs.outpostbbs.net and look in /fidonet/hamfdn

The HDN is made up of the following areas:

  * HAMINFO  : Amateur radio related text files

  * HAMDOS   : DOS-based ham programs/files

  * HAMLNX   : Linux-based ham programs/files

  * HAMOS2   : OS/2-based ham programs/files

  * HAMWIN   : Windows-based ham programs/files (32 and 64 bit)

  * HAMMISC  : For files that don't fit anywhere else

  * HAMADMIN : For HDN admin files

  * HAM2HQ   : Hatching of files to be distributed

All areas except for HAM2HQ are to be set input/receive only.  HAM2HQ is to
be set as output/send only to your uplink.  HAM2HQ is for users to hatch
files to HDN HQ where they will be reviewed and, if found to be appropriate,
will be hatched out in the corresponding area.

If you cannot hatch out a file using the traditional method, you may
upload it to the coordinator via the following:

  * FTP: Anonymous FTP to bbs.outpostbbs.net and upload in /ham2hq.
         Please send me a message to let me know you uploaded a file.

  * Email: If the file is under 2MB, you can email it to me.


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== HDN RULES
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By receiving or sending files via the Ham Distribution Network, you agree
to abide by the following rules:

  * Please keep the filesize reasonably small (under 10MB).

  * Only freeware, shareware, or open source software may be uploaded.

  * Nothing illegal is to be uploaded (use your own judgement).

  * All files distributed are to be used at your own risk and you assume
    all liability for using these programs.

Any files found to be unsuitable for distribution will be deleted without
notice to the uploader.  The coordinator retains all rights in controlling
what files are distributed via the network.


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== CONTACTING THE COORDINATOR
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If you have any issues or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
coordinator via the following:

  * Netmail (preferred): 1:18/200
  * Echomail: FILEGATE
  * Email: sysop@outpostbbs.net (please put "HDN" in the title)

Thank you for using the Ham Distribution Network!

-- Sean Dennis KS4TD
   1:18/200 or sysop@outpostbbs.net
   Ham Distribution Network Coordinator

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