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- As a "packeteer" and a PBBS sysop, I can only view these comments as
- "wimpering" over the possible loss to the "padding of their pockets"
- Something I feel Amateur Packet should NOT be about! Software 2000 HAS made a
- worthy addition to the world of packet, and they are deserving of credit in
- that aspect, but with the current cost of the initial NETROM software, PLUS the
- fact that a callsign change requires another COMPLETE purchase of that software,
- and now this "blubbering and name-calling" over Nord-Links release of "THENET",
- I can only conclude that Software 2000 is not interested in the "advancement of
- the art and science of Amateur Radio" as much as they are interested in the
- "advancement of the size of their wallet".
-
- If all of the fore-mentioned contributors (i.e. PBBS authors, digi owners,
- sysops, etc...) had this attitude, the packet network we ALL enjoy today would
- not exist! Luckily, we still have hams who hold the advancement of the art and
- the enjoyment of amateur radio above the almighty dollar.
-
- The following file was passed to me recently, and "In the spirit of Amateur
- Packet Radio and for the advancement of the Art and Science" I am passing this
- on for widest possible distribution. I ask only that this file be distributed
- in its entirety to preserve its intent.
- Mark Marston KA1NNN Sysop CoCoPBBS
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- CONTINUED IN FILE NETROM.2