ts@uwasa.fi (Timo Salmi) (06/28/91)
1. comp.binaries.ibm.pc newsgroup descriptions revisited Since I haven't yet seen a repeat of the new descriptions of the comp.binaries.ibm.pc groups since the reorganization which came into effect the 23rd of June, I'll take the liberty of quoting from Bob's (Sloane) posting that has the information. My thanks to Bob for now having the reorganization. It is put forward that we users should now take a note of this reorganization in selecting a comp.binaries.ibm.pc newsgroup for one's postings, and that we who have been long around and involved with the reorganization would from now one direct the stray :-) users to select the appropriate group if the need arises. 2. Let's normally not crosspost to the comp.binaries.ibm.pc groups At the same time I would like to draw you attention to one logical homemade rule, which I have take up some time ago for discussion with Bill (Davidsen), Keith (Petersen), and Bob (Sloane) before posting. This rule is that with the natural exception of administrative postings like this one, let us not crosspost to comp.binaries.ibm.pc groups, because that would defeat the purpose of these groups. (Note that this does not discuss crossposting to a c.b.i.p group, and another group). (Also note with my compliments that there have been no problems with crossposting since the reorganization). >From: sloane@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu >Subject: CFV: comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d reorganization >Date: 27 May 91 04:17:51 GMT : > comp.binaries.ibm.pc.archives, and > comp.binaries.ibm.pc.wanted : >These groups are being created to reduce the volume of traffic in the >group comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d, to better organize the material that is >currently posted to c.b.i.p.d and to make it easier for people to find >what they are looking for. The new groups would have the following >charters. > >comp.binaries.ibm.pc.archives: > > This group would be used to post announcements related to archive sites > for ibm pc and compatible binary files. Appropriate articles would > include such topics as announcements of new binaries available, > connectivity problems with archive sites, and bug/problem reports > concerning programs from archive sites. Requests concerning where > particular programs are available would not be appropriate, and should > be posted to the c.b.i.p.wanted group instead. > >comp.binaries.ibm.pc.wanted: > > This group would be used to post requests/replies concerning where to > find ibm pc or compatible programs. Topics would include requests for > missing parts of binaries posted to comp.binaries.ibm.pc and requests > for specific programs. > >The existing comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d would be used for discussions about >the actual programs posted to comp.binaries.ibm.pc, such as bug reports >(but not articles about missing parts) or requests about how to use the >programs. >-- >USmail: Bob Sloane, University of Kansas Computer Center, Lawrence, KS, 66045 >E-mail: sloane@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu, sloane@ukanvax.bitnet, AT&T: (913)864-0444 ................................................................... Prof. Timo Salmi Moderating at garbo.uwasa.fi anonymous ftp archives 128.214.12.37 School of Business Studies, University of Vaasa, SF-65101, Finland Internet: ts@chyde.uwasa.fi Funet: gado::salmi Bitnet: salmi@finfun
sloane@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu (06/28/91)
In article <1991Jun28.050626.22067@uwasa.fi>, ts@uwasa.fi (Timo Salmi) writes: > 2. Let's normally not crosspost to the comp.binaries.ibm.pc groups I agree. I would like to add one other minor point. If you are following up to an article in cbip.wanted concerning a program at an archive site, it would probably be best to follow up in the .wanted group, but set the Followup-To: header to the .archive group. -- USmail: Bob Sloane, University of Kansas Computer Center, Lawrence, KS, 66045 E-mail: sloane@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu, sloane@ukanvax.bitnet, AT&T: (913)864-0444