>  BB> The list should include mailers or BBS or both which can use either
 >  BB> IP or FTS protocols or both on one phone line. Also it should include
 >  BB> nodelist compilers, echomail processors, mail readers and point
 >  BB> software. At least one complete system should be freeware.

 > Why do we need to do any of that?

    It has to be done. That means somebody has to do it. You are the main
protagonist. Why not you? If not you, then delegate it to one of your
minions. :-)

Best Wishes,
Bill.

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