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Re: problems with the UUCP maps--duplicate node names

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From: Terrence R. Redding
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 22:29
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In <93012110471@erato.iowa-city.ia.us>, John D. Boggs writes:
>From article <C16D9K.pA@revcan.rct.ca>, by dave@revcan.rct.ca (David Blackwood):
>> 
>> Automatic expiry of map entries after a fixed period of time.  If you
>> don't renew your map entry by resubmitting it at least annually then it
>> simply gets dropped.  That may not solve the duplicate name problem but
>> it would certainly go a long way toward eliminating non-existent and
>> inactive sites.
>
>Hear hear!  I second the motion.  How do we get something like this
>implemented?
>
This idea sounds good until you consider the amount of work involved.  How many
sites are there?  Each one of us placing a call on a map keeper.  I guess it 
could be automated.  But then, so could checking for dupes.

I for one am against renewing map addresses.  Its like applying for the same 
street address.  Geese.  I don't even have to renew my drivers license more 
than once every five years.

Then of course you have the problem of an administative error where a whole 
block of map addresses get screwed up.  I tell you, your proposal could become
a night mare.  Regards, Terry.
   
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From: terry@red.uucp (Terrence R. Redding)
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Subject: Re: problems with the UUCP maps--duplicate node names
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Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 17:29:38 -0500
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