alt.cybercafes FAQ Version 5.1 (Charter approved)
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little info there is about the cafe's.
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> alt.cybercafes
> Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
> Version 5.1
> ________________________________
>
>
> I. Introduction
>
> Welcome to alt.cybercafes. We are a newsgroup dedicated to communication
> pertinent to anything to do with cybercafes and internet cafes. This
> FAQ's purpose is to provide basic information to users new to the group
> and to answer questions which are often asked. It is also to provide
> guidelines to the etiquette and accepted uses of the group.
>
> II. Table of contents
>
> I. Introduction
> II. Table of contents
> III. Accepted practices of the group
> IV. Frequently asked questions and information sources
> V. Informative links
> VI. Disclaimers
>
> III. Accepted practices of the group...a.k.a. do's and don'ts
>
> **Don'ts:**
>
> alt.cybercafes is an unmoderated newsgroup. This allows for a completely
> free exchange of ideas but in turn opens itself to the risk of abuse.
> Most of these abuses are commonly discouraged throughout the usenet and
> Internet and hence are discouraged here as well. The following is a list
> of those abuses that are commonly found in most usenet FAQ's:
>
> 1. Advertisements: Also known as "spam". Many newsgroups have been
> destroyed by the proliferation of unsolicited advertisements and e-mail.
> The practice is highly discouraged in alt.cybercafes. An exception is
> if you provide appropriate information to the group and include a link to
> your business. Collecting email addresses for SPAM is also discouraged.
>
> 2. Offensive off-topic posting: Also called "trolling" or "flame
> baiting". Examples of this practice would be "Take a pill man!" or "why
> are net people so hostile". This is inappropriate and rude. Don't do it.
>
> 3. Personal attacks: Also called "flame wars", they are discouraged.
> Discussions are welcome but insults are beyond discussion. You are
> communicating with strangers here. If you wouldn't say something to a
> stranger on the street, chances are that it is inappropriate here.
> Criticizing someone for asking a question is also considered a personal
> attack. The posting of personal email to a newsgroup is also considered
> a personal attack and is unacceptable.
>
> 4. Offensive language and conduct: Swearing and inappropriate slang
> names for civil, ethnic, racial, and religious groups is discouraged.
>
> 5. Do not post binaries in a non-binary newsgroup. (alt.cybercafes
> is not a binary newsgroup). It takes up a lot of bandwidth and most
> servers will drop it anyway. If you need to show a picture, put it on a
> page and link to it. Do NOT post it.
>
> 6. When posting a reply, don't repost the entire previous message. Cut
> out the parts that are irrelevant to your reply. This will save bandwidth
> as your post is distributed to every other news server on the internet.
>
> 7. Cross posting: At recent count, there are over 34,000 newsgroups
> available on the usenet. When asking a question or posting a comment, be
> careful that the groups you are posting to are relevant to the question.
> For example a question about starting cybercafes should not be
> crossposted to alt.internet, rec.travel.cancun, or soc.culture.amish.
>
> 8. Copyright violations: International copyright treaties have
> gotten stiffer with their penalties. Do not post the contents
> of any website to this newsgroup without permission of the website's
> owner. You may post a URL referring anyone to any site, but
> posting its actual contents goes against this charter. Violations
> will be reported to the Abuse team of the ISP providing service to
> the violator.
>
> **Do's**
>
> 1. If you have a question, ask it. The group is filled with a lot of
> knowledgable people who are willing to help as much as they can. However,
> just like you would not walk into a restaurant and order "food", make sure
> your questions are as specific and to the point as possible.
>
> 2. If you can answer a question, or add information to it, don't
> hesitate to post. Even the most seasoned cybercafe owner can learn from
> others experiences.
>
> 3. Before posting a reply to a question, read the other replies and see
> if the question has already been answered and check Dejanews for older
> threads relative to your question.
>
> Any information that you have that would aid someone else, please post it.
> That is how we learn. The most seasoned cybercafe owner still has a lot
> to learn. As was stated, this is a medium of exchange for ideas and people
> have different ideas.
>
> IV. Frequently asked questions and information sources
>
> Summary
>
> 1. What is a cybercafe (Group Definition)
> 2. Where can I find information about starting a cybercafe?
> 3. Where can I find a cybercafe 'somewhere' in the world?
> 4. I own a cybercafe and want to join an organization of other
> owners. Is there one?
> 5. Where can I always find a copy of this FAQ on the web?
> 6. What about internet kiosks?
> 7. Is this newsgroup archived?
> 8. Where can I buy a cybercafe?
> 9. What other related usenet groups can help?
>
>
> Frequently asked questions and their answers
>
> 1. What is a cybercafe?
>
> A cybercafe is a place where you can go to rent a computer
> connected to the internet, mainly to check email, get information
> i.e. news, weather, and make connections with others via
> chat, videocams or to upload digital photos while away from
> home.
>
> A cybercafe definition does not include GAMING BUSINESSES. If
> you have found this group looking for information on establishments
> that conduct interactive gaming, please be aware that they
> rarely overlap with internet cafe/cybercafe services and
> often are not even connected to the internet. If there are no
> gaming establishment usenet groups, please do the world a big
> favor and start one.
>
> 2. Where can I find information about starting a cybercafe?
>
> a. View an actual cybercafe business plan online used for the purpose
> of starting a cybercafe in San Mateo, CA
>
> http://cybercaptive.com/bp.shtml
>
>
> b. Join the cybercafe mailing list:
>
> email cybercafe...@lightspeed.co.uk
>
>
> The people on the list are very helpful and you will learn a lot about
> starting a cybercafe.
>
> c. Time Management Resources
>
> i-table(tm) Public Browser Interface http://www.i-table.com/
> Desk Tracy http://www.kansasbay.com/
> Netlock http://www.infotouch.net/
> SurfPass http://www.surfpass.com/
> NetShift http://www.netshift.com/
> CafeLink Timer http://www.cafelink.com/
> Netloan http://www.lorensbergs.com/
> Smart Clock http://www.smartclock.com/
> Time Wolf http://www.lonewolfsoftware.com/
> Cyber-Time http://www.cybertimesoftware.com/
> Full Control & WinU http://www.bardon.com/
> CCtime32 http://www.upstatenetworks.com/software/
> i-Card http://www.icard.net/
> SiteKiosk http://www.sitekiosk.com/
> NetStop http://www.netstop-kiosks.com/
> iLock http://www.ilock.com
> NetTime http://www.nettimesoftware.com
> Cafe Insight http://www.insight-icam.com/
> CyberCafe Billing Software http://www.easybrowsing.com/download.htm
> CafeSuite http://cafesuite.net/
> Webtube Cafemanager Billing Software http://www.webtube.co.uk/
> ClickGuard http://www.clickguard.co.uk/
> Internet Cafe Control Panel http://www.it-partner.com.pl/soft/iccp
> TimeWatcher http://www.timewatcher.de/
> CiberControl http://www.lucioperri.com/eng/index.htm
> EasyCafe http://www.tinasoft.com/easycafe/
> Internet Caffe http://www.antamedia.com/caffe/
> CyberCafePro http://www.cybercafepro.com
> InterNet Cafe Control http://www.splat.co.zw/
> SmartLaunch http://www.smartlaunch.net/
>
> d. Other Resources
>
> Cafe Innovations http://www.cafeinnovations.com
> Pancho Networks `http://www.panchonetworks.com/
>
> 3. Where can I find a cybercafe 'somewhere' in the world?
>
> Check the links at the end of this faq for places that keep track
> of cybercafes. These sites are automatically protected by
> copyright, so do not post their contents to the group. The
> fines just got stiffer this year and the people creating
> these resources need your traffic to their sites in order to
> remain there.
>
> 4. I own a cybercafe and want to join an organization of other
> owners. Is there one?
>
> yes:
> Asociacion Mexicana de Cyber Cafes http://www.amcc.org.mx/
> The International Association of Cybercafes http://www.theiac.org/
>
> 5. Where can I always find the most recent version of this FAQ on the web?
>
> http://cybercaptive.com/faq.shtml
>
> 6. What about internet kiosks?
>
> There are several links leading to good resources at the end of this FAQ
> including http://kiosks.org .
>
> 7. Is this newsgroup archived?
>
> Yes. Google groups is a free searchable newsgroup server which is
accessible
> from the World Wide Web. It archives all of the past newsgroup posts and,
> if used correctly, can provide a wealth of information. The address is
> http://groups.google.com . Remember that if you have
> a question, it is unlikely you were the first to think of it.
>
> 8. Where can I buy a cybercafe?
>
> Cyberia Franchise and Consultancy packages - abbie...@easynet.co.uk
> http://www.cyberiacafe.net/fran/ +44 (207) 681 4135
>
> 9. What other related usenet groups can help?
>
> rec.food.drink.coffee
> alt.food.coffee
> alt.coffee
> comp.infosystems.kiosks
>
>
> V. Links
>
> Finding Cybercafes
>
> The Cybercafe Search Engine http://cybercaptive.com
> Indranet http://www.indranet.com/potpourri/links/cybercafe.html
> Curious Cat http://www.curiouscat.com/travel/cybercafe.htm
> American Cybercafes http://www.globalcomputing.com/cafes.html
> Cybercafes of Belgium http://cybercafes.potaulait.be/uk/
> Internet Outside Your Office
> http://travelers.israel.net/internet/
>
> Internet Kiosks
>
> Find a Public Internet Access Point Near You
> http://cybercaptive.com/pia.shtml
>
> The Kiosk Homepage http://kiosks.org
>
> Organizations
>
> The International Association of Cybercafes http://www.theiac.org/
> Asociacion Mexicana de Cyber Cafes http://www.amcc.org.mx/
> Irish Internet Cafe Association http://www.iica.net/
>
> VI. Disclaimers
>
> This FAQ is for informational purposes only. Cybercaptive reserves the
> copyright (2003) of the document. The authors are not to be held
> responsible for any consequences of reading this document and are not
> responsible for any misinformation. As of writing, all urls are current
> and all information is believed to be correct. If there are any
> questions, comments, corrections, or additions that you believe should
> affect the document email f...@cybercaptive.com
>
> The Cybercafe Search Engine
> http://cybercaptive.com
>
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Fishies
DO include gaming facilities.
"Kireau Kendrick" <kir...@yama.clearlight.com> wrote in message
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