MP> Re: BlueWave, I have been using this "capture" batch file
because it seems
MP> be the easiest way to read everything offline.  I guess that qualifies it a
MP> offline reader.  I have only one phone line and I'm on the BBS and/or the
MP> Internet between 6:00 and 8:00 AM.  On the BBS I select the ReadNonStop opt
MP> which flashes the messages across the screen, and on a daily basis is finis
MP> in about 1 to 3 min., depending on how heavy the traffic has been.  All the
MP> messages are captured for offline reading and I'm rarely on the BBS for mor
MP> than 5 minutes. I'm sold on reading offline even though this method may not
MP> the best. :)

 One thing that *I* like about SLMR and MM readers is
the ability to select screen and text colors.

 Both of these readers will show me the old part of
the posts in dark green and the new part of the posts
in cyan, all on a black background. This makes it
easier for me to jump to the new info, yet I can still
refer to the older info as needed.

 I can use "cut and paste" and I can "read" another
file into my replies.

 I can sort posts by subject, author, etc.

 I can select or deselect echos and my changes will
take effect the next time I check for mail.

 I can easily save a single message to wherever I like.

 The editors automatically add initials and delimiters
to the original posts when I reply.

 I can see how many messages have been read and are
left to be read by glancing at the top of the screen.

 There's probably more that I'm missing, but I think
you get the point.

 TTYL.

 Robert

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