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From: ngg@bridge2.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Packit I vs. II
Message-ID: <188@bridge2.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 13-May-86 19:55:51 EDT
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Posted: Tue May 13 19:55:51 1986
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> Hear, hear!  Let me also add my voice to the requests to not use the Packit
> II compression method.  Don't make the free passing of PD software a source
> of funds for someone trying to take advantage of a standard.  The Packit
> format would never have caught on in the first place if PackIt was originally
  shareware.

  I disagree, just because the author has turned out a respectable program that
  is well worth the $10 or so for the use of it. Is no reason not to take 
  advantage of the obvious. When you compress a file and Pack it together, not
  only are you saving lines to send, time, possibly money, and a variety of
  other possible advantages.

  Seems like people get upset when they miss out on something, when the
  program packit II has been on the net and is available on many MAC BBS's
  around the country there is no real excuse for not being able to find it
  if you look for it....no flames please..I just think that the advantages
  of using Packit II out weigh the non-existant dis-advantages...

		Norm Goodger
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