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From: frotz@drivax.UUCP (Frotz)
Newsgroups: comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d
Subject: Re: xx vs. uu
Keywords: xxencode uuencode zoo
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Date: 15 Feb 90 18:09:54 GMT
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brad@looking.on.ca (Brad Templeton) writes:

] May I suggest my ABE encoder?  It's free, runs on DOS, Unix and other
] machines, and was designed with a group like comp.binaries.* in mind. 

	I know that this will generate a lot of traffic, but let's get
Brad and Bill post the source to ABE w/DOS executable and see what the
success is in getting it running on all prominent sites.  I have no
problem in upgrading the toolset IF AND ONLY IF the toolset is in use
everywhere (CBIP, and locally).  Locally, I can convince people that
this is the tool of choice.  Remotely, requires the decision of the
CBIPD community. 

	Also, this tool does not have to deal with the stigma of the
Clarinet tools.  Thanks Brad!

] It supports UUENCODE as one if its encoding methods, so you don't need
] a dabe program to decode such an encoding.  Or it comes with tiny (<
] 4K byte source) decoders for the two ABE formats that can be posted
] with each encoding or at regular intervals at miniscule cost. 

] In short it was designed to handle all the typical problems of binary
] distribution over USENET.  It also can encode multiple files, although
] it is not really an archiver. 

So, lets get the tool distributed in CBIP and see how people like.  Then
have a vote one month after it's posting to determine whether the group
should switch.

$0.25 worth.  (Inflation;-)
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Frotz