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FidoNet consists of approximately 30,000 systems world-wide which comprise a network which exchanges mail and files via Modems using a proprietary protocol. They are connected for the purposes of exchanging E-Mail to the Internet thru a series of gateway systems which interact with the Internet via UUCP with cooperating UNIX-based smart-hosts which act as their MX-receivers.
With some exceptions, you cannot Telnet or FTP to a FidoNet site, only communicate via E-Mail and Usenet News.
FidoNet in Saskatchewan, Canada is called SaskNet, which is made up of 30 plus nodes which are located in all major centres of Saskatchewan. SaskNet or Net 140 is part of a larger group called Region17. Region 17 covers the northwest states of USA, and the western provinces and territories of Canada. Region 17 is then part of Zone 1. Zone 1 covers all of North America. There are 6 zones that cover the world.
You can be part of this exciting network please read on on how you can take part.
