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   As a "packeteer" and a PBBS sysop, I can only view these comments as
"wimpering" over the possible loss to the "padding of their pockets"
Something I feel Amateur Packet should NOT be about! Software 2000 HAS made a
worthy addition to the world of packet, and they are deserving of credit in
that aspect, but with the current cost of the initial NETROM software, PLUS the 
fact that a callsign change requires another COMPLETE purchase of that software,
and now this "blubbering and name-calling" over Nord-Links release of "THENET",
I can only conclude that Software 2000 is not interested in the "advancement of
the art and science of Amateur Radio" as much as they are interested in the
"advancement of the size of their wallet".

   If all of the fore-mentioned contributors (i.e. PBBS authors, digi owners,
sysops, etc...) had this attitude, the packet network we ALL enjoy today would
not exist! Luckily, we still have hams who hold the advancement of the art and
the enjoyment of amateur radio above the almighty dollar.

   The following file was passed to me recently, and "In the spirit of Amateur
Packet Radio and for the advancement of the Art and Science" I am passing this
on for widest possible distribution. I ask only that this file be distributed
in its entirety to preserve its intent.
                                          Mark Marston KA1NNN   Sysop CoCoPBBS

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