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- Date: Thu, 7 Jan 93 14:47:43 -0600
- From: mearle@cgull.ccsu.edu (Mark Earle)
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom
- Subject: Telecom Archives Dial Up Update
- Message-ID: <telecom13.13.3@eecs.nwu.edu>
- Organization: TELECOM Digest
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- X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 13, Issue 13, Message 3 of 3
- Lines: 44
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- Patrick et all,
-
- My FidoNet dial up system has been repaired, and some upgrades
- will be occuring in the next few weeks. I'm re-organizing files into
- smaller logical groupings, etc.
-
- The system will NOT answer the line if it is unavailable (i.e.,
- if I am working on it) so anyone should be able to try accessing
- without a toll call, if it is temporarily down. Some BBS's use the
- auto answer feature of the modem, and the modem will answer when the
- computer is down. My software decodes the word "ring" from the modem,
- and then issues the answer command. So when the softwaer is turned
- off, no answer.
-
- I have some more storage available. While I don't think there is
- enough to mirror all of the archives, certainly the more recent stuff
- would fit; I'll report on that, assuming Pat has no problem with it
- being available.
-
- Also to save connect time, the files will all be compressed with
- pkzip. Those who might need non-compressed (other non msdos systems,
- etc) may make arrangements with me to get the files non-compressed.
- I've found the majority prefer compressed as this saves connect / toll
- charges.
-
- Anyhow, the system is available at +1 512 855 7248, and uses a US
- Robotics HST modem, which has MNP5 available. NON-HST callers with
- modern modems (v32/42) should get reasonable transfer rates, although
- the base connection will be 2400 baud.
-
-
- mearle@cgull.ccsu.edu Mark Earle fidonet 1:160/50
-
- Note: Fidonet system operators or point operators may do
- automated file requests. Ask for 'files' to get the current list.
-
-
- [Moderator's Note: Thanks for your help in making the Telecom Archives
- (or at least a subset of the archives) available via dialup phone for
- our many readers without Internet FTP arrangements. Readers, if you
- use this service to retrieve back issues of the Digest or other
- telecom files, be certain to leave a note of thanks to Mark. PAT]
-
-