Hey August!

 AA> What I meant was should it be "the" standard in character support
 AA> in fidonet products?

No but it definetly should be if one wishes to claim a completely capable product.  I would wish no less for you and yours.

 AA> There is nothing stopping anyone setting up an exclusive/pure
 AA> utf8-based ftn-based network.

I suppose but it would probably be very lonely.  Mind you I see that happening anyhow so there doesn't appear to be much to lose at this point in time.

 AA> you *had* to have it working before it became part of
 AA> fts-5003.001.   :D

I was really bored at the time and it offered an interesting challenge.  I was caught offguard when it became part of standards.  I wasn't expecting that at the time but I was ready for it as it turned out.

Life is good,
Maurice

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