BULLETINBOARD


         This  command  invokes the  'BULLETINBOARD'  utility,  which allows
         users on the NRL network to read and  post messages  under a number
         of  topic boards.   In addition,  the  bulletin board  is regularly
         updated with the latest postings from a number of internet and local
         topic boards.

         The Bulletin Board utility is menu driven and has its own help file.
         To run the utility enter the following command  statement at the DCL
         level prompt:

                          BULLETINBOARD

         The command can be shortened to 'BULLETIN'.

         The Bulletin Board data base is maintained by the RCD.  You can add
         messages to many of the bulletin topics.  A few of the topic boards
         are  "protected", which means  that only designated persons may add
         messages to the  board.  If you  attempt  to  add a  message  to  a
         protected board, you will  receive a message notifying you that you
         cannot post  to that board.   Some  of  the  protected  boards  are
         CCF-NEWS and NRL-INSTRUCTIONS.  You can  delete  any messages which
         you have added to a board.  We encourage you to add messages to the
         CALENDAR  topic if  you  have an  event scheduled  that will  be of
         general interest to the NRL community.

         Topic  boards are  set up  by the RCD.  If you would like  to see a
         topic board  for a subject which does not currently exist,  contact
         the consultant by sending  electronic  mail to mailbox  CONSULTANT.
         If there is sufficient interest, the  RCD will add a board for your
         topic.

         Generally, Bulletin  Board  messages  are kept posted online thirty
         days.  Messages over thirty days old are deleted so that the boards
         do not become  too  crowded.  This also improves the performance of
         the Bulletin Board  utility, since it reduces the size  of the data
         base.

         To assist you in running the  Bulletin Board program, an additional
         document is available in the DOCUMENT directory as:

                          DOC$INFO:BULLETINBOARD.GUIDE

         This  help  document contains extended information on the program's
         functions.  Your comments and suggestions for improving the utility
         are encouraged.  Please send them to mailbox CONSULTANT.