OverviewPCFA.ORG removes user accounts from the server when that user has not successfully completed an interactive login during the previous three months. The removal is done without notice or warning.Seldom does a user notice that their account has been deleted, because they have not been using it.
BackgroundBeginning in July 1995, the Prescott Community Freenet Association started the Wolf Den server and provided free Internet access for the community. In February 1998, the educational discount rates (e-rate) required us to leave the public school connection and move to a commercial internet server provider's line. At that time, we became PCFA.ORG. Almost all active Wolf Den / PCFA.ORG users have established an account with IOCC.COM and no longer need their PCFA.ORG accounts.When an inactive account remains on an internet server, it not only takes up space and administrator time, but also leaves the server susceptible to security breaches. The deletion of accounts helps us to remove those problems.
How to Keep an AccountIf you want to keep your PCFA.ORG account, do an "interactive" login at least once every three months. Here are two examples of how to do this:
How to Check StatusPart of the login message includes a phrase that says:
That phrase indicates the last interactive login date.Users may check for the date of their last interactive login by getting to the $ prompt and entering the command
(notice the period before the file name). If that's all you need, enter 'exit' to logoff.
It's that simple.
If Your Account Is DeletedAny user whose account is deleted may submit an application for an account under the same guidelines as applying for a new account. Applications are available at the Bank of Prescott or Auto Parts and Supply of Prescott (NAPA). Specify "REAPPLY" next to your preferred account name. If that name has not been reassigned, it will most likely be reinstated for you.
More InformationIf you have any questions, contactadmin@pcfa.org.
ReferencesHyperterminal ConfigurationIf Hyperterminal appears when you attempt TELNET://www.pcfa.org from a web browser (or if you prefer Start | Programs | Accessories | Communication | Hyperterminal | Hypertrm.exe), respond as follows:
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