🚀 go-pugleaf

It's beginning to look like it might be time to get
a net.sources.atari16.  There are already net.sources.mac
and net.sources.amiga, along with some general 'C' type
source groups.

We might also be able to get a "bin" group as well?

Our "peculiar" format, unlike binhex or S-record formats
can be decoded on either the Unix host or an ST.  Sources
have been posted for BASIC, C, Pascal, and Modula 2
versions.  One of them seems to be incompatible with
the Unix version.

There are also versions of uuencode and uudecode available
for VMS, IBM PC's, and Amiga's.  In other words, unpacking
should not be too difficult.

One concern is the net.sources.XX vs. the net.XX.sources
issue.  Many S.A.'s do not want people putting net.sources
files in their personal accounts, but don't mind them transferring
files to their micro.  The typical method of stopping access
is to make the directory (net/sources) executable and readable
only by the owning demeon.  This effectively shuts of access
to all sources.

On the flip side, many sites archive net.sources.* to tape,
which makes this alternative attractive to sites with no
sources restrictions.

Since the newer news programs link rather than send multiple
copies, it might not be a bad idea to have both groups with
implied or explicit cross-posting.

One possible solution is to change net.sources to net.sources.general
and/or some further specific groups, so that there is no net.sources
group.

Feel free to forward this suggestion to any appropriate group.

Rex B.