#.PAK files.
Larry,
1. PAK files should be limited to new-user files. They are simple to
use, and do not tend to confuse the user. A note in the newuser bulletin
pointing out the specific files necessary for the new member (e.g. ARC) should
be in .PAK form.
2. ARC should in all other respects be treated as the standard for the
forum. It is a multi-system standard, and allows flexible treatment of files
for personal use, as well as saving DL time.
I have been Archiving most of my files, and enjoy being able to add files
to the Archive without unpacking the whole thing, as well as seeing what
is in there before deARCing.
3. Recently, a friend of mine handed me a disk with a PAK file on it.
I contained a rather interesting program that would eat disks. He did warn
me about it, but I shudder to think what would've happened to me if I had not
been warned. I like to be able to SEE what I'm getting.
Doug