Msg: 1635 *Conference*
02-22-92 15:32:05
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : STEPHEN MELCHER
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #1619 (UPLOADING)
Very good questions. To make a long story short. Upload everything and let our online librarian, Robert Benson, determin what is what; and no, you will not get into trouble. That's why Robert checks things out. The (7)Upload are is for you (and all online member) to use for uploading their offerings. Any program you upload is immediately available for downloading; thus you may check you upload. Also, you have full control over file you upload into the (7)Upload area. Each file you upload has your name attached to it, internally in this computer (not in the program itself) thus you may delete any file you upload. This is good when you either blow an upload or want to upgrade one of your uploads. As for placing Club 100 stuff in the files. Yes, I know, there's stuff about Club 100 in just about every program in the library. This was "originally" a good idea back in the mid 80's but no longer. Little by little we are eliminating the Club info line from all the files in the library, so don't add the Club 100 info line. In fact, you do not have to add anything to any file you upload to the BBS, but do not take anything out, either. Also, make sure you include a documentation file with your upload offerings. Good documentation... any documentation... has always been a sore point with online pragrams. As for what goes into the library, and when, and why, you will have to ask Robert Benson. That's his territory, not mine. Frankly, with all the files coming out way (more on disks send to use then uploaded) I feel that Robert is more involved with behind-the-scenes work then taking files out of the (7)Upload area. It's all very much an overload for all of us. It all takes time but time we have. Thanks again... -Rick-