SAVE SIMTEL-20!!!

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SAVE SIMTEL-20!!! Ralph Sims 05/08/93 08:37
The tremendous resources of the SIMTEL-20 archives are in
danger of being eliminated.  SIMTEL-20 has been the premier
repository of public domain and shareware files for most
operating systems and is scheduled to be dismantled (for
economic reasons, I'd imagine).

The following is offered in an attempt to provide information
on how we might be able to "Save SIMTEL-20".


IF YOU WANT TO KEEP SIMTEL20 ALIVE AND FUNCTIONAL BEYOND SEPTEMBER *
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The following are things that you can do:

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If you are using SIMTEL20 from a University site, private site, other
government site, or anywhere EXCEPT a MILNET site:
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    1.        Write *your* congressman, with copies to your state senators,
            and to Senator Domenici.  Senator Domenici is the Senior
            Senator from New Mexico.  SIMTEL20 is located at White Sands
            New Mexico.  Sen. Domenici did not make this decision, but he
            is concerned about events that affect others' perceptions of
            New Mexico and may be able to help in this matter, if asked
            nicely.  You might also send letters to Vice President Al Gore
            and President Bill Clinton.

            Pete V. Domenici                 Vice President Gore
            U.S. Senator                        VICE.PR...@WHITEHOUSE.GOV
            Dirksen #434
            Washington D.C. 20510                President Clinton
                                            PRES...@WHITEHOUSE.GOV
                    or

            Pete V. Domenici
            U.S. Senator
            Room 10013
            Federal Building and US Courthouse
            Albuquerque. N.M. 87102
            Ph: (505) 766-3481
            FAX: (505) 766-1443

            Clearly state how you as an educator, student, taxpayer,
            businessman, etc., have used SIMTEL20 and how you have
            benefitted from it.

            Refer only to yourself and/or your organization or company
            based on first-hand knowledge.  Include your complete name and
            the name and address of your organization, as well as your
            e-mail address.

            Do not include any second-hand information.  Keep it strictly
            factual in a calm, rational, non-abusive tone.  NO FLAMING!
            Flaming is not helpful in making the point.

            Choose your words carefully.

    2.  Consider if you or your institution would pay a small fee to
            have access to SIMTEL20, for example, $100 per year for large
            Universities or companies -- say >10,000; $50 per year for
            smaller institutions or companies; free to K-12).  If you
            think this is true, send a message to that effect to:

            gra...@technet.nm.org

            Technet, a self-funded non-profit organization, is trying to
            determine if it could recover its costs if it took over
        SIMTEL20.

    3.        Pass this message on to others that you think may feel the
            same way you do - but have not seen it.


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If you are using SIMTEL20 from a MILNET site - ONLY:
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    1. Send a message to:

            COL Ronald R. Boykin
            505-678-1131, DSN: 258-1131
            rbo...@wsmr-emh35.army.mil

            COL Boykin has been told that it is not part of WSMR's
            mission to continue SIMTEL20.  He did not make the decision.

            Clearly state how you as a military person or military
            support person have used SIMTEL20 and how you have
            benefitted from it.

            Refer only to yourself and/or your organization or company
            based on first-hand knowledge.  Include your complete
            organization name and address, as well as your own name and
            rank/position.

            Do not include any second-hand information.  Keep it strictly
            factual in a calm, rational, non-abusive tone.  NO FLAMING!
            Flaming is not helpful in making the point.

            Choose your words carefully.

    2.  Consider if you or your organization would pay a small fee to
            have access to SIMTEL20, for example, $100 per year for large
            sites -- say >5,000;  $50 per year for smaller sites.  If
            you think this is true, send a message to that effect to COL
            Boykin and to:

            gra...@technet.nm.org

            Technet, a self-funded non-profit organization, is trying to
            determine if it could recover its costs if it took over
        SIMTEL20.

    3.        Pass this message on to others that you think may feel the
            same way you do - but have not seen it.
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SAVE SIMTEL-20!!! Bob_BobR...@cup.portal.com 05/08/93 23:36
I haven't accessed SIMTEL-20 recently, but I would surely hate to lose such
a resource...  

What exactly was the information given about the closing..?  Did it give
any reasons or explanations..?

BobR

SAVE SIMTEL-20!!! Colin Douthwaite 06/08/93 12:40
Bob_BobR...@cup.portal.com wrote:
: I haven't accessed SIMTEL-20 recently, but I would surely hate to lose such
: a resource...  

: What exactly was the information given about the closing..?  Did it give
: any reasons or explanations..?


Read the comp.archives.msdos.d newgsgroup for coverage of this subject.

Briefly, the Army is closing Simtel20 down for economic reasons on 30
September 1993.

Bye,