On (04 Jul 05) Cindy Haglund wrote to George Pope...
 CH>  GP> Why would it be easier to permanently set up software for a
 CH> point,
 CH>  GP> rather than just a one-shot deal to login & see if it's something
 CH> he
 CH>  GP> likes. . . ?
 CH>
 CH>  A point program is Faster. MUCH faster.
 CH>
 CH>  Once the point software is set up you just poll for messages tah dah,
 CH>  *DNLD and UPLD's occur at the same time.*

But to just CHECK into ABLED, a BBS login would be more appropriate than
setting up a permanent software setup you may decide is irrelevant to
your needs/desires!

 CH> your telnet program, log onto the BBS which in some cases may be

What telnet program?  Most people run MSIE daily already, so what's one
more link?

 CH> SLOW go through the screens to the menu, go to the qwk door etc etc

And the QWK door is for more expert/experienced users -- most new users
would just read messages online, using the BBS's interface!

 CH> and if the bbs is SLOW your dnld or upld may be likewise effected.
 CH> Also with qwk door you have to dnld or upld separately.

I think you're thinking of the old days, before Pentiums & DSL, when
BBSs were often S L O W.

 CH> Granted each method has its ups and downs. And if the system you point
 CH> from is down, well you're in the same boat either way. :)

True, true, but I still think for a simple check to see if something
will be of interest, a login would be best.

Because I care,
<+]::-{)}  (Cyberpope(the Bishop of ROM!))


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