On Mon, 24 May 1999 11:48:24 -0600, Twyst wrote:

>>   Possibly a new programs announcement area where program developers
>> with new/updated programs and utilities can post their announcements.
>
>Hmm. Sounds like an idea... I think it would also be a good idea to get
>authors to use .plan files, or whatever, and do a finger on those. (for an
>example, do a finger on twy### [at] twystednet - all that is required is access
>to a linux box - all they need to do is create a .plan file in their
>account.)

Correction: all that is required is access to a box that has 24/7 
connectivity.  Linux is neither necessary nor sufficient.  For 
example, finger ron### [at] gwmicrocom, my address at work.  Not much 
there right now, but the astute will note that that box is running
a third-party NT mail server which provides the finger support.

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