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From: valley@gsbsun.uchicago.edu (Doug Dougherty)
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Subject: Re: A look at GeoClock and 1pass
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Date: 30 Apr 91 12:40:22 GMT
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ts@uwasa.fi (Timo Salmi) writes:

>   I have a "ten minute rule": If an experienced user is still stuck
>after the first ten minutes, the program is badly done however good
>it turns out later.  Fortunately the general trend has been slightly
>for the better. 

>As to 1pass1.zip I fully agree with you about lousy documentation,
>but I disgree with the contention that it doesn't do anything
>useful.  On the contrary this kind of a program is very useful, and
>if one ignores the flaws of 1pass, it is a very wortwhile program
>for copying diskettes.  Certainly worth taking a look at, and much
>unfulfilled potential in it. 

I like the "ten minute rule".  With all the available PD/shareware, you
need something quick to filter out probably junk.

As for 1PASS, yes, the idea is good, but there is TCOPY, which seems to
be a much more complete and professionally done product.  I just didn't
see any reason to give 1PASS another look.
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