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#NEW BBS.TXT
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Just wanted to let everyone know that the new BBS.TXT file is up. We're
really spreading out now with 59 numbers, including two in Canada. Everyone
please remember to drop me a note if you can confirm any of these number FROM
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, or can add any additional data such as baud rates.
Also, I need to trim PRODES.TXT somewhat; it's starting to get very expensive
for people to download. So, effective March 1st, I will be purging old
material on a more or less monthly basis. Any item which has been on the
market for a month or more will have its description or comments deleted,
leaving only the item name and cost. So, if you want a complete listing
you'll have to grab it before then. Otherwise wait until the new copy goes
up; it should make a significant difference in size.
Related to PRODES.TXT, I'd like to compile a list of what works with the
transformer. Everyone please append a note to this thread with what runs or
doesn't run. I AM ONLY INTERESTED IN THE RELEASE VERSION OF TRANSFORMER!
Please include the version of MSDOS you are running and any other comments
you feel are useful. This will go into PRODES.TXT for everyone's use.
Finally, I need some forum feedback. Should I keep doing AVAIL.TXT? This
file was intended to be a crutch back in the "old days" when we didn't know
what was where. Now that software and hardware are pretty much available
everywhere, I'm not sure it serves any useful purpose. Also remember that
Amazing Computing carries a similar list every month. So, should I keep
AVAIL.TXT or drop it? (Lack of response votes "no"! 8).
Thanks for keeping the information coming. I can't do this without your help.
Nybbles, Rick
P.S. Congrats to Steve and Dave as new ForumFolks, and let's have a round of
applause for our three sysops; a fine team to say the least.
Rick,
Thanx for the welcome and vote of confidence!
I dunno what Steve and Bela think but, unless it creates a conflict with
other things you'd particularly rather be doing (which is possible), I'd like
to cast a vote for the continuation of AVAIL.TXT, at least in the short term.
Availability on some packages still seems to be somewhat regional, and your
file has certainly helped folks in the past to "track" the progress of
software distribution. I think the "last access" counter on the file
indicates its popularity.
On the other hand, as you said, there are other sources now for similar
information, so if your "labor of love" has simply turned into labor, please
don't hesitate to use that time for other pursuits (which likely would
benefit us all here anyway!), and thanks for your efforts when they were
sorely needed!
Rick,
Thanx for the welcome and vote of confidence!
I dunno what Steve and Bela think but, unless it creates a conflict with
other things you'd particularly rather be doing (which is possible), I'd like
to cast a vote for the continuation of AVAIL.TXT, at least in the short term.
Availability on some packages still seems to be somewhat regional, and your
file has certainly helped folks in the past to "track" the progress of
software distribution. I think the "last access" counter on the file
indicates its popularity.
On the other hand, as you said, there are other sources now for similar
information, so if your "labor of love" has simply turned into labor, please
don't hesitate to use that time for other pursuits (which likely would
benefit us all here anyway!), and thanks for your efforts when they were
sorely needed!
I just looked in the dls and the new listing for bbs apparently has not been
merged yet, the date is still april 10th on the file, so this may be
redundant. I'd like to confirm the bbs in Illinois, WOVSED200 at
618-378-2133, since I am the sysop this is from personal experience as you
say. Also the bbs in baltimore maryland at 301-254-8078 is no longer up so
don't call. The sysop, Joe Kaisler moved to Wash. D.C. and is trying to put
up a multi-user amy board on a 16 user pdp, but no stated time when it will
be ready. Gary Sarff
P.S. What about archiving or squeezing PRODES.TXT, it would save you upload
time too, but then I suppose someone would want to read it as a text file.
Oh well….
I just looked in the dls and the new listing for bbs apparently has not been
merged yet, the date is still april 10th on the file, so this may be
redundant. I'd like to confirm the bbs in Illinois, WOVSED200 at
618-378-2133, since I am the sysop this is from personal experience as you
say. Also the bbs in baltimore maryland at 301-254-8078 is no longer up so
don't call. The sysop, Joe Kaisler moved to Wash. D.C. and is trying to put
up a multi-user amy board on a 16 user pdp, but no stated time when it will
be ready. Gary Sarff
P.S. What about archiving or squeezing PRODES.TXT, it would save you upload
time too, but then I suppose someone would want to read it as a text file.
Oh well….