boneill@hawk.ulowell.edu (SoftXc Coordinator) (03/14/88)
O.K. It's time for another person to enter the battle...
I've just received word from the System Administrator here that it is
possible to create a moderation site here for comp.binaries.ibm.pc. I hate
to add to the confusion about who is what, but I thought I'd give it a try.
I can set up an archive site with anonymous ftp access, and possibly soon
UUCP access for those who didn't manage to catch the postings. Also, I'd be
willing to carry over my Software Exchange service, allowing people to
request programs by e-mail.
I am open to ideas as to the format. My last idea on a standard ARC format
seems to be getting shot down very quickly, but it was only a passing
thought... (Please turn off those flamethrowers!!!) I completely forgot
about those people who examine ARC files before downloading, and would not
be able to use a self-extracting file.
Some reasons I thought about to moderate:
- We need one.
- I try most every program on my own PC before I send them to people
- I keep large amounts of archives already on one system, and I am
trying to make them public
- I have anonymous ftp access to most archive sites
- I also have access to CompuServe, and may also get access to
GEnie, so I would be able to get some programs faster than
generally available on the net.
- The System Administrator works very closely to the Net-Gods, and
should easily get the backbones to accept a moderator
I read an article someone posted about sending resumes to him, and he would
tally votes. I will send a copy of this posting directly to him, and also
ask him to repost about taking votes. I suggest all people interested in
moderating send him messages concerning this.
Thanx for putting up with my input.
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Brian O'Neill University of Lowell
boneill@hawk.ulowell.edu - boneill@hawk.UUCP ...!ulowell!hawk!boneill
MS-DOS Software Exchange Coordinator - E-mail for details