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From: detert@lognet2.hq.aflc.af.mil (CMS David K. Detert)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Filling Archives Disk Space
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Date: 25 Sep 90 21:26:09 GMT
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I've read with interest the recent postings about both (NewXanth and MDCNext
or whatever its called) archive sites filling their available disk space.
MRCNext did the smart thing and deleted some of the older Fish archives
to free space for the newer stuff.  I, for one, think that should continue
as Fred (Thanks Fred) releases new disks.  I'm not sure what I would do
with the incoming/amiga stuff on NewXanth.  I suppose 'I' would start
deleting stuff by date, oldest goes first.  I realize there are always new
folks coming onto the Net just like we all did once upon a time, but
it doesn't make much sense to keep OLD stuff and forego the NEW.  I suspect
something should also be done to limit stuff, but I'm not sure how to do that.
I do know that the hollywoodpoker data files take up a LOT of room.  I
want to get those some day (I've already got one), but I hate to miss
out on new, neat utilities, etc., for the sake of those data files.
I guess Tad and the others (thanks a bunch for your service) know what
they can handle and if/when they can get more space, but I think there is
NO end to the battle.  Any thoughts (besides Keep your opinions to yourself)???
Cheers, Dave

CMSgt David K Detert, USAF     MILNet:  detert@lognet2.af.mil