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From: eric@snark.thyrsus.com (Eric S. Raymond)
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Subject: Jargon File Distribution -- an explanation for the simple
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In <3586@polari.UUCP> Bruce King wrote:
>   WHY CAN'T YOU FIGURE OUT FTP SITES ERIC?  

If you had ever looked at the postings you're flaming me about, you'd realize
that I *have* figured out FTP sites.  The File is archived at two of them.

One of the things I have figured out is that *many people don't have FTP
access*.  Therefore, I have to distribute by mail or news as well.

Since this is a *public* effort, being conducted for *public* benefit and
intended to include the widest possible spectrum of feedback and opinion,
news seems appropriate.

I expect comp.society.folklore will pass and be created shortly.  If it
does, I will move any future postings there.  You and the rest of the
minority of grouchers can unsubscribe.  In fact, I'd consider it a kindness
if you did so.

Exasperated in Malvern...
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      Eric S. Raymond = eric@snark.thyrsus.com  (mad mastermind of TMN-Netnews)