v125lqbx@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Brian T McColpin) (03/08/91)
Back in the days of c.s.a, there was a file posted periodically, with a list of Amiga experts who were willing to assist people with various aspects Amiga-ology. It came packaged with a program that would search the database for specific topics that you needed expert advice on, and return you the names and e-mail addresses of the people who had volunteered to help with that topic. What happened to that list? It would be nice if it were posted here. [nudge nudge]
amuser@cutmcvax.cs.curtin.edu.au (Bill Sharp-Smith AUG) (03/15/91)
v125lqbx@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Brian T McColpin) writes: >Back in the days of c.s.a, there was a file posted periodically, with >a list of Amiga experts who were willing to assist people with various >aspects Amiga-ology. It came packaged with a program that would search >the database for specific topics that you needed expert advice on, and >return you the names and e-mail addresses of the people who had >volunteered to help with that topic. >What happened to that list? It would be nice if it were posted here. >[nudge nudge] Here, Here ! I have considered asking for the same thing. It could include the E-mail addresses of Amiga companies on the net too!
dix@clinet.fi (Risto Kaivola) (03/17/91)
amuser@cutmcvax.cs.curtin.edu.au (Bill Sharp-Smith AUG) writes: >v125lqbx@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Brian T McColpin) writes: >>Back in the days of c.s.a, there was a file posted periodically, with >>a list of Amiga experts who were willing to assist people with various >>aspects Amiga-ology. It came packaged with a program that would search >>the database for specific topics that you needed expert advice on, and >>return you the names and e-mail addresses of the people who had >>volunteered to help with that topic. >>What happened to that list? It would be nice if it were posted here. >>[nudge nudge] [ Sorry that I deleted your comment on the need for e-mail addresses, but I do not use vi voluntarily. That is, it was unintentional... ] The original keeper of the list gave up maintenance. The last thing he did as the maintainer was to post the data and software on the net. I don't know if someone has taken the task since, but I doubt it for no one has announced anything to that extent (please correct if I'm wrong). I might have an old version of "Amiga Companion" somewhere, and will post it if I find it. By the way, was the purpose really to gather information on experts? If memory serves me, the list was open to contribution by anyone interested in some Amiga-related topic or topics (e.g., C programming in the Amiga environment), not just experts. Risto -- Risto Kaivola (dix@clinet.fi) or (Risto.Kaivola@f123.n220.z2.FIDONET.ORG)
jbickers@templar.actrix.gen.nz (John Bickers) (03/17/91)
Quoted from <amuser.669019120@cutmcvax.cs.curtin.edu.au> by amuser@cutmcvax.cs.curtin.edu.au (Bill Sharp-Smith AUG): > v125lqbx@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Brian T McColpin) writes: > >Back in the days of c.s.a, there was a file posted periodically, with The AmigaUser's Compendium? > >What happened to that list? It would be nice if it were posted here. The fellow who maintained it lost net access presumably. I forget the exact reason, but he did leave a final message indicating that the list would be no longer. -- *** John Bickers, TAP, NZAmigaUG. jbickers@templar.actrix.gen.nz *** *** "Patterns multiplying, re-direct our view" - Devo. ***
david@starsoft.hou.tx.us (Dave Lowrey) (03/23/91)
In article <1991Mar16.160107.21685@clinet.fi> dix@clinet.fi (Risto Kaivola) writes: > > amuser@cutmcvax.cs.curtin.edu.au (Bill Sharp-Smith AUG) writes: > > >v125lqbx@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Brian T McColpin) writes: > > >>Back in the days of c.s.a, there was a file posted periodically, with > >>a list of Amiga experts who were willing to assist people with various > >>aspects Amiga-ology. It came packaged with a program that would search > >>the database for specific topics that you needed expert advice on, and > >>return you the names and e-mail addresses of the people who had > >>volunteered to help with that topic. > > >>What happened to that list? It would be nice if it were posted here. > >>[nudge nudge] > [ Sorry that I deleted your comment on the need for e-mail addresses, > but I do not use vi voluntarily. That is, it was unintentional... ] > > The original keeper of the list gave up maintenance. The last thing he > did as the maintainer was to post the data and software on the net. > I don't know if someone has taken the task since, but I doubt it for > no one has announced anything to that extent (please correct if I'm wrong). > I might have an old version of "Amiga Companion" somewhere, and will > post it if I find it. Well, it is now time to publicly admit my shame..... I was the person who was to carry on the Amiga User's Compendium. I was mailed the list, and sources to the software. However.....I had a HD crash, and lost the list (along with alot of other stuff). If some kind soul has a copy of the list, and could mail it to me, I will be more than happy to start distributing it. > By the way, was the purpose really to gather information on experts? > If memory serves me, the list was open to contribution by anyone > interested in some Amiga-related topic or topics (e.g., C programming > in the Amiga environment), not just experts. True. The list is open to anyone interested in the amiga. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- These words be mine. The company doesn't care, because I am the company! :-) Dave Lowrey | david@starsoft.hou.tx.us Starbound Software Group | Houston, TX | "Dare to be stupid!" -- Weird Al Yankovic