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From: apm279l@vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: Creating a group for the hp48
Message-ID: <1991Mar7.144227.86409@vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au>
Date: 7 Mar 91 04:42:27 GMT
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In article <1991Mar6.160107.23831@en.ecn.purdue.edu>, ryoder@en.ecn.purdue.edu (Robert W Yoder) writes:
> 
> 
> I would like to add my name to the list of people opposing the creation
> of comp.sys.handhelds.hp for the following reasons:
> 
> 1. The current newsgroup is dominated by postings for the hp48, and since
>    this is the only machine >I< am concerned about, I see no problems. 8-)
> 
> 2. Why should there be separate groups for different machines?  You don't
>    see separate newsgroups for IBM and Apple machines, do you? 8-)
> 
> 3. If comp.sys.handhelds were created, it would mean I would need to
>    press the space bar when asked by 'rn' if I wanted to subscribe to the
>    new group, and then I be required to press it AGAIN when asked where I
>    wanted to put it.  On top of that, I would be forced to press 'u' to
>    unsubscribe to the old group.  I am just too busy to have such
>    inconvenience imposed upon me. 8-)
> 
> 4. It has been pointed out that although the hp48 is hot now, what happens
>    when a newer, and better machine takes it's place?  I realize that the
>    addition of comp.sys.handhelds.hp will be an irreversible change, and
>    never again will we be able to create another such group, nor will we
>    be able to delete it once created.  Therefore it is irresponsible and
>    reckless to even consider making such changes without assurance that
>    the changes will be satisfactory for all eternity. 8-)
> 

:-) :-)

Thankyou Robert, Yes I've seen the light now! You're 100% right, the
inconvenience would be unimaginable!! My vote must now (sadly) change!
No Comp.sys.hp48

(My arse it will!)

Peter