-> Was curious about the history of ILink. Is there information
-> anywhere? Mainly how it was started and who started it, how it
-> compared to the other messaging networks of the time.
HISTORY OF ILINK
ILink began in February 1986 with a small group of sysops, an innovative
programmer (Mark Herring, developer of the QWK format), and a single conference.
The original network was called PCB-Echo, later evolving
into InterLink, and streamlined to ILink.
Along the way, the network has grown steadily by adding quality bulletin
board systems. What once was a small network limited to PCBoard, has
today expanded to include Wildcat!, Synchronet, RemoteAccess, and TriBBS
systems.
ILink is managed by a group of volunteer administrators, with input from
member sysops. This structure - separate from the transfer of mail -
offers a two-tiered approach to solving any network problems which may
occur.
ILink is the first QWK mail network. Our internationally-recognized
BBS's exchange mail in almost 84 conferences on a regular basis,
facilitating communication between the users of these worldwide systems.
You can find the above info and more info on the ILink website:
https://www.techware2k.com/public/ilink/index.htm
I know it needs alot of work and updating but you may find the some more
of the documents and history on the website.
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