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                                                            .rent.com

         "It's better than a sharp stick in the eye!" - Andy Meyer


   We are pleased to announce that we have just upgraded our system to a
   new Hayes Ultra 144 V.32bis/V.42bis modem that will allow connections
   from 300bps up to 38,400bps!


Featuring:

   o    A graphics specific system for those of you interested in
        such things as 3D graphics, image processing, animation,
        clip-art and the latest in public domain graphics programs!

   o    Graphics specific mailing lists such as Imagine 3D, DCTV
        and Lightwave 3D mailing lists aliased to easy to read
        forums which you can join and read.  Many more to come!

   o    FREE UseNet access and free netmail to sites all over the
        world!  The ability to contact software/hardware developers
        right at their mainframes just by sending them netmail from
        The Graphics BBS!  Not to mention your kids at college or your
        parents FROM college.

        With our quick connections and reliable links, you can have
        your mail sent around the world in a matter of minutes!

   o    A unique conference (Bulletin) section.  The abilty to join
        and keep track of only the conferences that you enjoy.

        The ability to read in files from your own personal file area
        for use in messages.  Also, with proper access, you can create
        your own conference and moderate it.

   o    Newsfeeds from USENET that include topics such as graphics,
        Mac, Amiga, IBM, science, erotica, ham radio, Star Trek,
        scuba diving, programmers forums, game designers forums, and
        cyberspace forums.

   o    The most sophisticated, but easy to learn and use mail system
        ever created for a PC!  You can easily read your mail, delete
        it or move it to your personal directory for storage and reply
        to it.  You can attach files to your mail and send it to
        another member.  A smart sendmail feature ensures accurate
        addressing of netmail.

   o    Ability to send mail and messages to ArpaNet, USENET, Internet,
        BITNET and any of the networks that interface with them around the     
        world such as Fidonet, PeopleNet and the UUCP network of university
        and research facility systems.

   o    A file library containing downloads for most popular computers
        featuring an easy to learn and use system.  The library features
        master directory listing, newscan and search capabilities as
        well as complete Archived file listings.

        The file library supports most popular transfer protocols
        such as X,Y,Z modem as well as advance protocols such as
        HS-Link and Bi-Modem.

        The file library also doubles as a file-server for users from
        other sites all around the world!

   o    Complete control over your environment.  You select whether
        you want hot-key control, menus, -more- prompting etc.  You
        can define your cancel key and choose your terminal emulation.

        You can also edit your personal login script to do what you
        want it to do.

   o    Online Games (Global War, Jet Combat Simulator, etc.).  New
        games to be added.

   o    Online manual and extensive help facilities. Complete tracking
        of online usage time.

   o    170 megabytes of storage.


   The Graphics BBS currently runs on an IBM AT at 8mHz with 4 meg of
   RAM,
   meg IDE
   drive.

                Call The Graphics BBS at 908/469-0049
             300 - 38400 Baud, 24 hours a day, everyday!

   System Administator - Bob Lindabury - bobl@graphics.rent.com
