BJ> The German File Distribution network just dropped a 
 BJ> complete copy of GCC 3.2.1 ported to OS/2 (i.e. the 
 BJ> OS/2 EMX port) on my system.  
 ...
 ML> Where did it come from to start with?  I noticed it in 
 ML> the daily inbounds to the HOBBS site and jumped on it 
 ML> to get it.  It arrived, but the file that is on the 
 ML> HOBBS site shows to be a defective archive!  There was 
 ML> no info file with the drop on HOBBS to let one know 
 ML> from whence it came, thus no place to send a comment 
 ML> that the upload to HOBBS got grunged!

I'm not sure where it came from, but the .zip file I received via the GFD
passed zip's test and unzip had no problems with my copy of the archive. 
I'd have to dig into my tic file logs to determine where in the GFD the
file was hatched from.

 ML> If I knew another site that was broadband and from 
 ML> whence I could get it this is one I want!

If you want, telnet://tophat.darktech.org and look for file GCC321.ZIP
(using the BBS's globabl locate file command from the file menu).  It will
be in one of my GFD file areas (GFD.SYS.DEV?). 

If you are setup with BinkP protocol, freq it from tophat.darktech.org at
1:343/41 on the standard BinkP port.  I'm also setup to handle freq's
(using Binkley) via standard telnet and vmodem ports.  Or, you can call me
VIA POTS to 1:343/41 and freq the file that way.  At 16+ Mb, I do not
recommend a POTS call.  Besides, I need to be able to use my phone line
during the day.  And you may find the file is over my Freq' limits.  :(  
If it is over the freq limits, just leave me a note on what fido address I
can put a copy on hold for -- or if you are setup for inbound BinkP
protocol, what fidonet address and DNS entry and port I can use to send it
to you....

If you try to download it from the BBS, and hit limits there, leave me a
logout message so I can adjust your account to higher limits.

Take care.....

Bob Jones, 1:343/41

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