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Re: How about a list of updates at cica? (COMPROMISE?)

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From: dalbrich
Date: Wed, 01 May 1991 01:30
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Perhaps a compromise... (which is easy to do)

I've noticed the INDEX file on cica lacks dates on files.  With
the date of creation touched to be appropriate, anyone scaning the
INDEX file can see what is new.
-Dan
..
>>I don't think posting this would be a benefit to anyone.  Those with
>>ftp access normally get a copy of the INDEX on a daily basis anyway.
>>
>>mr@cica.indiana.edu
> 
> 
> Yeah right, those of us with ftp access get the INDEX file daily, and then
> have to hunt through the whole damn thing just to get the descriptions of the
> recent stuff.
> 
> It would make it a whole lot more convenient if you would make a separate
> file containing the weekly uploads and their descriptions.  But then again,
> this is UNIX, nothing is simple.
> 
> -brian
> ______
> 
> she's staring as the lights are curling off into the dark. and the fuel
> tank's erupting underneath a rain of sparks. and the birds all leave the
> tree down in the corner of the park. with his neck bent back on the top of
> the seat, he looks so relaxed despite the heat.
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Subject: Re: How about a list of updates at cica? (COMPROMISE?)
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