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       This is an tribute to the 1st and 2nd edition Shadowrun books.  
       Back in the late 80's and early 90's the books had a BBS kind of 
       look to them.  For me nothing says this like an old style Gopher
       site, the predesessor to the World Wide Web.  The only problem with
       Gopher sites is there is no way to let people comment on the page.
       At least not with out breaking things.
       
       All of the information you find on this page is grabbed from other
       pages on the WWW.  Some is even copy and pasted for now.  I will
       provide links to those site below and give them full credit for
       everything here.  Just consider Jackpoint like the fictional one,
       a distributed peer-to-peer.  While we are not a VPN or encrypted in
       any way, we are here to provide information those that don't have 
       access to the real Jackpoint.
       
       Enjoy
       Phantom Nomad
       Sysop: gopher://jackpoint.ca
       
       Introduction:
       
       Shadowrun is a role playing game that was first launched in 1989 by
       FASA Games.  It is set in a near future, fictional alternative 
       universe where cybernetics and magic reign.  Powerful mega
       corporations control everyday life and magic and classical fanasy
       races have returned to the world.
       
 (DIR) Shaodwrun History
 (DIR) Setting
 (TXT) Metahumanity
 (TXT) NPC's
 (TXT) Novels
       
       
       Other Stuff:
       
       On a personal note.  Below you will find a few other Gopher sites.
       I have also included a link to my DX Cluster (telnet) for my ham
       radio hobby.
       
 (DIR) Hacker News - Updated Hourly
       
 (DIR) quux.org Gopher Server
 (DIR) Gopher Stuff
       
       I run a DX Cluster to monitor all the spots coming in for all
       ham radio operators that are posting.  The server is open to the
       public but you must register your call sign with me before you
       will gain access.  I had to do so as I was getting thousands of
       login attempts every day from bots trying to hack in.  It was 
       more of an annoyance then anything.  If you would like to use
       this DX Cluster (running DXSpider) please email me your callsign
       and I will email you back your password.
        
       Thanks
       
 (TEL) dxcluster @ The Bit Bucket
       
       
       Email can be directed to stephen@thebitbucket.ca
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