Description of codes

FI

stands for FULL INTERNET access. This includes 'telnet', 'ftp', and internet E-mail.

B

stands for BITNET access although the address may be in internet DNS (Domain Name System) format.

*

(Asterisk) means that the country is reachable by E-mail. If this is not preceded by FI or B, it means that the connection may be a UUCP connection. An asterisk is included after FI or B for consistency.

PFI

stands for a provisional full internet connection.(+)

P

stands for provisional connection. (+)

(+) This is used when one or more of the following is true:

• address not verified or lack of address
• UUCP dialup not active
• net connection possible but not officially announced
• premature official announcement of connection

F

stands for a country that is connected to Internet only via means of the FIDOnet network. It is assumed that the FIDO connection in this case is stable and reliable.