Subj : PhoneNET v2.0 [En] -NO ANSI- To : All From : rmurray Date : Fri Aug 16 2024 09:04 am Intranet Telephone Network for BBSes Around the Globe! I am thrilled to introduce our ambitious project: creating an intranet telephone network dedicated to BBSes worldwide! Here's our vision: Initially, we want to offer telephone extensions to BBS owners as well as to their modems. Each participant will be able to obtain two extension numbers: one for their telephone and another for their modem. For those who have multiple modems, we will accommodate them without any issue. Our server configuration has been carefully designed to prioritize telephone modems. Users are at the heart of our project and will benefit from a telephone extension and a modem extension if they wish. Our team, although small, is ready to provide the necessary assistance for setting up your SIP devices. Personally, I use GrandStream HT802, HT818, and GRP2602 models. We will also set up an intranet accessible to members, including phone numbers of those who wish to share them on the PhoneNet network, as well as BBS numbers. Access to the list of PhoneNet members' phone numbers will be restricted to members only. It will be impossible for outsiders to view this list or call a PhoneNet number. Our goal is to enable, for example, someone in New Zealand to call someone in Toronto, Canada, or to communicate with a BBS located on the other side of the planet to play Doors games or synchronize two BBSes via modem for fun. In the face of ubiquitous Internet and the exorbitant rates charged by phone companies, we aim to offer a fun and historical alternative. The goal is to revive a part of computing history while enjoying ourselves. In a second phase, we plan to expand the possibilities by allowing members to make calls to external lines, such as cell phones and landlines. This phase will be launched once the first phase is operational and we have enough members to support it. The more participants we have, the faster the development will progress. However, it is essential to cover the costs associated with setting up servers, electricity consumption, internet access, etc. Currently, the cost to join PhoneNet is ($1 USDC) per month per extension number. We hope this fee will cover expenses once we have a sufficient number of members. We are actively working on phase two, which will allow members to make calls outside the network. It is expected that this service will be more expensive, and its rollout will be gradual, targeting interested members. The name PhoneNet v2.0 pays homage to Apple, which created a network between Mac Classic computers using phone lines. We are continuing this tradition many years later. For now, this message is being shared on FidoNet 1:*... and as interest grows, we will provide updates on the project's progress. We hope to build a wonderful network of telephony and modems at 33600 bps and beyond. I apologize if some find the use of French problematic. I use this language because it is the one I am most comfortable with. Translating documents into English using ChatGPT or Google Translator takes a significant amount of time, which I prefer to dedicate to advancing the project. This work is done voluntarily for the computing and BBS communities, and we aim to enjoy the process while keeping interested parties informed. The "PhoneNet [Fr+En]" discussion forum reflects our intention to provide information in French while being ready to translate documents for those who need them. We are currently a small team of two and a half. I dedicate a lot of time to this project, while my colleague Bouzzi, our English expert, contributes when he can due to his professional commitments. We also have a Padawan in training, and we are hopeful for the future of the next generation. Thank you for your support and interest. We look forward to developing this exciting network! VA2RFC BBS Les M‚chins, Qu‚bec Canada SysOp: rmurray PhoneNet: 1000040 (Modem) Telnet: va2rfcbbs.photorm.net:23 FsxNet: 21:1/235 FidoNet: 1:229/114 --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/64) * Origin: VA2RFC BBS (21:1/235) .