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                          PCI SIG GROUP 
                       Internet Mailing List
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                      (last update: 10/10/95)

Welcome to the mailing list.  If you received this message, you
have signed on to the mailing list, and will start receiving regular
postings.  There is no need to send additional subscribe requests,
even though there are instructions below on how to do so.  Over the 
past year we have typically seen from 1 to 5 postings per day, so you 
should see some new messages in your mailbox soon.

You should also receive the current edition of the FAQ for the
mailing list.


Purpose
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This Internet mailing list is provided to help in the distribution
of pertinent information regarding the PCI bus, as specified by the
PCI Special Interest Group.  The PCI bus is now one of the most 
important technologies in the computer industry, adopted by almost
every computer manufacturer world wide.

The topics for discussion may be anything of general interest to
members of the PCI-SIG group.  The orientation is technical, but
may also include non-technical subjects such as marketing if there
is an interest.  Ideally, we want to promote PCI compatibility between 
various vendors products.  This will benefit everyone in the SIG group.

This mailing list is *not* the official information dissemination for 
the PCI-SIG group.  Ideas and information presented on this list are
the products of individuals only, and are implicitly provided without
warranty.  The PCI-SIG documents, such as the specification and updates,
that are mailed to SIG members by the PCI-SIG group are the only 
authoritative source of information on the PCI bus.

Another area we wish to avoid is silicon product specific and BIOS 
implementation issues, such as specifications, bugs, workarounds, etc., 
unless specific vendors decide to dedicate an FAE to following up on 
the postings to the list.  I expect most vendors will not want to do this, 
since they have already established mechanisims for dispensing information 
on their products, and will probably wish to keep closer control over
proprietary information.  (This is not to say that individual product 
names will not come up in conversation.)
  

List Owner
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This list is being operated by Jochen Roth (jochen@znyx.com), and 
Alan Deikman (alan@znyx.com) of ZNYX Corporation.

If your name server cannot resolve znyx.com, the Internet address
assignment is 198.211.96.4.  If you are still having difficulty 
getting service, call Alan Deikman at US 510 249 0800, or FAX at
US 510 656 2460.


Who May Participate
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This list is open to all parties, although the list owners reserve
the right to remove individuals who violate the rules of etiquette,
(see below) or whose e-mail addresses generate excessive bounce 
messages.  PCI-SIG membership is not required but is encouraged.


Mailing List Addresses
----------------------

The following addresses are used to post subscribe/unsubscribe
requests:

    pci-sig-request@znyx.com       for the pic-sig list
    pci-com-request@znyx.com       for the pci-com list
    pci-bin-request@znyx.com       for the pci-binary list
    pci-all-request@znyx.com       to all lists simultaneously

The following addresses are the addresses of the mailing list, which
are used for posting articles.

    pci-sig@znyx.com      Discussion on PCI spec. and PCI market
    pci-com@znyx.com      PCI Product/Services Commercial Messages
    pci-bin@znyx.com      Binary files of one type or another


How To Subscribe
----------------

Send a message to the appropirate -request address(es) listed above.  
In the "Subject:" line have the word "subscribe" and that is all there
is to it.  If you do not want binaries or commercial announcements, 
simply do not send a subscription request to pci-bin-request
or pci-com-request.

If you send a subscription or unsubscription request to 
pci-all-request@znyx.com, it will be automatically sent to all 
three lists.

Subscriptions will be accepted starting October 9, 1994.  The mail
reflector will start reflecting mail on Wednesday, October 13, 1994.


How to un-subscribe
-------------------

Post a message to the appropriate -request address(es) exactly the
same way that you use to subscribe, except use "unsubscribe" in the
Subject: line instead of "subscribe."


Binary Files
------------

Binary files may be distributed in any of the popular forms by mailing
to pci-bin@znyx.com.  Remember that large files will be given lower
priority by many mail forwarders.  Some sites will not be able to
receive binary files longer than a certain length.  The recommended 
format is uuencode.


Commercial Messages
-------------------

A separate list is provided for commerical messages, which may advertise
products or services related to PCI.  Submissions are sent to 
pci-com@znyx.com. Since subscribers can shut off receipts of this list, 
there are no strict guidelines of what may or may not be posted here, 
although I offer the following items of suggestion/advice:

  1. Avoid pre-announcing products.  Wait at least until you have your
     samples ready.  Remember, this list is being mailed to your 
     competitors as well as potential customers, and they will use it
     to figure out how to beat you in the market.

  2. Mention suggested retail or low quantity prices only.  Legitimate
     volume purchasers will call you.

  3. Refrain from unsubstantiated claims regarding products.  For example,
     statements like "Fastest PCI <blank> board in the world."  

  4. Provide information on whom to contact for more information.

  5. If you are offering consulting services, don't post a full resume.
     Keep it to a list of areas of expertise.

Other than that, happy hunting.


PCI-SIG Mailing List Etiquette
------------------------------

The normal Internet rules for etiquette apply.  Briefly, this means 
the following:

 - No flaming.  It is OK to disagree, but do so constructively. If
   personal insults start appearing, I will have to intercede.  Also,
   slander and libelous slander will be acted upon immediately.

 - "Proper" language only.  I don't think anyone on this list is likely
   to hide under their desk because they see a four letter word, but
   I prefer a professional environment and I think most of the people
   in the PCI-SIG group do as well.

 - Keep posts short and to the point.  If you quote someone from a 
   previous post, don't simply include the entire text, particularly
   if it is long.  Summarize quotes to make your post meaningful and 
   readable.

 - If English is your primary language, take the time to spell it right.
   Be tolerant of posters who are doing us a favor by participating
   when English is not their primary language.

 - Format posts for no more than 70 characters a line. Some Internet
   access software tends to send a whole paragraph as a single line.
   If you see this happen to your post, take the time to figure out 
   how your software works.

 - Keep signature files under control.

Finally, keep in mind that although there are many knowledgable and
helpful individuals on this list, they cannot provide free consulting.
Many on this list has his or hers own company's products to support as 
a first priority. There is nothing wrong with posting a question, but 
there is also no obligation on the part of any one person to provide 
an answer.

Suggestions welcome.  Thanks to Randy Dunlap from National Semiconductor
for editing the list FAQ.


Regards,

Alan Deikman

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