.PAK files.
Larry,
I don't like the idea of somebody forcing a new program, no matter mow good it
might be, on the Amiga community. The stipulation that this program may only be
distributed in it's PAK'ed form I find totally unacceptable. If PAK is a good
program, then let it stand on it's own. I'd rather not have the program than be
forced into it.
If the SYSOP's agree that PAK format is a good one, then let it co-exist and
build up it's own following. If I were in your position, I'd send a polite but
firm message to the author that his forcing of a new protocol is unwelcome and
say thanks, but no thanks to the program in it's restricted form.
Is the PAK format PD or shareware?
I also, for one, would _NOT_ like a format that gives the program distributor
the full access to my computer before I've had a chance to view his files.
Remember the virus problem. This type of "execute me and see what I do"
distribution would make it that much easier for juvenile programmers to wreak
havoc on others.
David