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Re: BITFTP grief!

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From: Peter da Silva
Date: Wed, 22 May 1991 18:09
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In article <1991May22.040039.21721@iguana.uucp> merce@iguana.uucp (Jim Mercer) writes:
> Goal: reduce MBAS impact on USENET

Goal: reduce the traffic of sources through electronic mail routes.

> Technical: install filters at many major mail hubs

Alternatively, provide an alternative to mailing of sources.

> Administrative: get MBAS's to straighten up their act.

How does this help with the "could you mail me a copy of..." people?

> which is easier, faster and more effective in the long run?

UUCP access to FTP.
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From: peter@ficc.ferranti.com (Peter da Silva)
Subject: Re: BITFTP grief!
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Organization: Xenix Support, FICC
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