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In article <1992Jun25.230726.5388@iscsvax.uni.edu>, connelly@iscsvax.uni.edu (Ken Connelly) writes:
> In article <BqFKoB.2Iz@acsu.buffalo.edu>, gerland@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Jim Gerland - Network User Support) writes:
>> The list DECTEI-L (formerly ESL-L) is intended for the discussion of any
>> and all topics related to the Digital Equipment Corporation's program
>> know as The Education Initiative (TEI).
>> 
>> This list is currently gatewayed into the bit.listserv.dectei-l news group.
>> 
>> A member of the list has asked me to determine whether this news group
>> should remain in the bit.* hierarchy or move to the vmsnet.* (or whatever
>> it is called in the future) hierarchy.
>> 
> 
> DECTEI-L (at least under its former name of ESL-L) is a blatantly
> commercial advertisement for Digital Equipment Corporation and its
> products.  Anyone who dares to complain or critcize DEC in any way is
> jumped on by a dozen or so true believers.
> 
> I think vmsnet should have NOTHING to do with DECTEI-L!

Errrr, ummm, (cough)
  I think that emotion is a little strong.

It is true that most of the readership is pretty defensive of DEC -- they
give as a whole bunch of software for almost free -- but it is a bonified
discussion group with questions and answers.  DEC gets raked over the coals
on occasion.  There is no censorship that I have seen, nor have I ever seen
12 responses to a post.  Flaming is rare.  The discussion is of some importance
to almost all educational users of DEC software.

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-- Vern Cole -- Systems Manager -- Utah Valley Community College --