Last weeks mailbag question was: Should I direct link to files within the news letter? From: Cosmok Date: 10.24.00 "No, definately not. I think by just putting the links to the developer(s)'s site that it makes the user explore other works that the author has put together. Most of us arent internet newbies and know how to fly around a site. If the site isnt good, well thats the dev(s)'s fault, but for the most part i would very much enjoy seeing what else there was to offer." -Cosmok Welp, that's one vote against. Nice argument too. From: rootrider Date: 10.16.00 "okay, yeah... but only as a supliment the links that are already there... don't replace anything." Joel D. Parker [r o o t r i d e r] Hrm... I don't know if I'm going to impliment both though. Looks like I won't be. Here is some other general mail that I have received. From: QID Date: 10.19.00 "I'd just like to mention another network to you guys to put up for consideration: EdgeIRC at irc.edgeirc.net. 6 servers, including an OC3, a T3, and a T1, some existing users, a decent website (www.edgeirc.net) and a loose linking policy - if you have decent broadband and a linux box, you can join the network. It's still technically a small network, so you can expect plenty of help if you want it. Thanks for reading this." - QID There are always other servers out there, the problem seems to be getting people to actually move to them. From: Cedric Simon Date: 10.23.00 "I subscribed to this list because I was interested in litestep, but I must admit each time I read your letter, you are angry, agressive, etc... and I must admit I was getting more and more upset. So I understand why they reacted like that. And ask to be removed from your list." I had replied that I would try and mix it up a bit. Rant and good news. Hope this works out better than it did last time. hehe From: ne0_akt Date: 10.24.00 "dun worry about "ripping" the 2xex descript; imho, shellcity just rips its descript anyway. check some of the progs' sites... you'll see that shellcity just used the orig author's descript of his proggie" "not that i have anything against it... who's online and hasn't done a single maliscious electronic act? ;b" ==|:: n e 0 _ a k t ::|== reality was once fantasy Actually, I wasn't worried about it, I just like to give credit where credit is due. And where is my next Shell Trek huh??

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