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From: n2dsy@hou2d.UUCP (G.BEATTIE)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.iso,comp.protocols.tcp-ip,rec.ham-radio.packet
Subject: Asynchronous Framing Technique
Message-ID: <1980@hou2d.UUCP>
Date: 11 Apr 88 16:00:34 GMT
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel
Lines: 38
Keywords: AFT, a SLIP alternative  Distribution Techniques


OK Folks !

I have received several notes and messages about the
distribution of our software and documents via the net.
Let's understand a few basic points here:

ISSUE: I don'thave access to ftp to outside systems from hou2d.

If someone has such a package with source for a 3B1 and sends me a
DISK, I will get it going.  I think I can get a network connection
at NJIT, but I will entertain other offers.

ISSUE: Hate mail for using the net for distribution.

The response has been as follows:
2 mailer generated messages signalling error.
2 human generated messages saying No Good.
6 human generated messages saying Thanks.

I wished every comment I make on the net could fair this well!
One interesting note: one of the messages that said "Don't do
it" came from an individual who doesn't like AFT and is
PUSHING SLIP...

I will re-examine the distribution mechanism and see what makes sense.
I will probably forward out the code through "comp.protocols.iso"
in the future.  I will continue to send out documents and announcements
via several groups.

Comments?


Thanks,
            J. Gordon Beattie, Jr.
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