JH> i uploaded bbsfiles.com's files to vert.synchro.net and the sysop made a
 JH> file area.  also some guys have put the files on their websites.  one
 JH> guy tried to be the new bbsfiles.com but he lost enthusiasm, i think.

Nice. At least we have all that as a backup. And yeah, I've snagged quite a bit there myself.

 JH> bbsfiles doug kept a lot of the cracks and keygens to himself and they
 JH> are gone forever. he did not recepricate to the people that provided him
 JH> keys and codes like he promised to.

That's unfortunate. Is Doug still around? I.e., reachable? Perhaps a bit of cash can persuade him...

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