-=> Kurt Weiske wrote to Dan Clough <=-

 DC> Very good point.  Most Othernets that I've seen publish (usually
 DC> weekly) an "infopack.zip" or similar.  It contains *GOOD*
 DC> instructions on how to apply for a node number (including *WHO* to
 DC> apply to!), a list of echos, a recent nodelist, and more.  Really
 DC> very helpful in getting setup for a new network, regardless of
 DC> previous/current Fido experience.

 KW> Contrast with Fidonet - "Find a regional coordinator, set up your
 KW> system with a /9999 address, poll them, and wait an indeterminate
 KW> time for instructions..."

Careful, that's a little too clear and concise.  I don't think we 
should tell a n00b to use /9999, they should have to figure that 
out for themselves, like our Grandpas did...  :)

 KW> "You want a list of echoes? Google Fidonet echoes, and hopefully
 KW> you'll find the updated web page."

Yes, but not very likely.

 KW> Now, I'm liking the idea of a Fidonet infopack with as much
 KW> timely information as we can muster and clear instructions.

Me too.  We may have started something here.  In fact I'm pretty 
sure of that, and more to come.


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