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From: henry@rochester.UUCP
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Subject: binhex4.0, extras
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Date: Tue, 19-Feb-85 18:09:28 EST
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From: Henry.Kautz

I applaud Yves for making available and updating binhex.  Version 4,
however, is a little too fussy:  earlier versions ignored everything in
an upload file before the initial # in column 1, which was very handy,
since you could run many articles through it right off the net through
it.  Version 4 complains (gives bad CRC error) when you try this.  

It is also very interesting that binhex4 has an advertisement as a
startup dialogue box, rather than the usual appeal for money.  This
could be a great new way to fund "free" software -- sell advertising
space!  And no need to limit yourself to advertisements for software...
I wouldn't mind having to watch a 10-second animated jingle for Cap'tn
Crunch if it came with a free spreadsheet, or database!

Also -- "extras" is a neat little d.a.... but it really should have
close boxes!