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From: jcmorris@mwunix.mitre.org (Joe Morris)
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Subject: Re: What happened to Simtel20
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Date: 30 Oct 90 19:25:48 GMT
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In a recent article TEB106@psuvm.psu.edu (Tom billet) writes:
 
> Does anyone know why Simtel20 is no longer allowing FTP access to the server?

I suspect you ran into the limit imposed by the system on the number of
simultaneous anonymous logins, or maybe a net problem.  

If you try to connect when too many other anonymous users are present there
is an explicit error message to that effect.  If you get timeouts or 'no
response'  messages then you've probably got net trouble.

I was able to get into the SIMTEL20 system by anonymous login an hour or so
ago, which is later than your posting.

Joe Morris