Xref: utzoo unix-pc.general:908 comp.sys.att:3606 unix-pc.uucp:29 Path: utzoo!utgpu!water!watmath!clyde!att!mtunx!icus!rush!bob From: bob@rush.cts.com (Bob Ames) Newsgroups: unix-pc.general,comp.sys.att,unix-pc.uucp Subject: Re: HDB and rel 3.0: Should I upgrade to HDB? Summary: HDB Keywords: HDB, 3.0, uucp, unix-pc Message-ID: <746@rush.cts.com> Date: 24 Jun 88 05:00:48 GMT References: <936@flatline.UUCP> Organization: Howard Publications, Inc. Lines: 46 In article <936@flatline.UUCP>, erict@flatline.UUCP (j eric townsend) writes: > > I'm running rel 3.0 on my 3b1, and as I'm about to reinstall all > my software (long story) I was wondering if I should bother with > HoneyDanBer for my machine... > > I've heard non-unix-pc'ers praise HDB, but I don't remember hearing > much from unix-pc users that use HDB.. > > J. Eric Townsend ->uunet!nuchat!flatline!erict smail:511Parker#2,Hstn,Tx,77007 Since the old version of HDB3.0 for the unix pc is in the Public Domain, I heartily recommend it. Appearently 3.5[01] and the new 3.0 HDB is not in the PD, as evidenced by the new passwords on the Store. Before I get flamed, here are my reasons for believing HDB2.0, old HDB3.0, MAILX, KSH, HACK, ROGUE, and all other software that appeared on all catalogs before 6/27/86 (when the passwords appeared) are in the Public Domain. 1. The AT&T hotline gave me access to the Store. This definately affected my decision to purchase several more unix-pcs. 2. The old version of the store, upon installation, encouraged users to redistribute store stuff, to "encourage wider distribution" [I don't remember the exact quote, but that is the jist of it]. 3. These items were available on the store. 4. At no time has there *EVER* been *ANY* message on the store stating that some software should not be downloaded because it isn't in the public domain. In fact, the store *still* encourages users to contribute software. There you have it. And *NO*, I'm not willing to re-distribute even this stuff as I'm not sure if the version I have may have been updated since these Public Domain programs were received. Putting on my asbestos suit |-) Bob Ames INET: bob@rush.cts.com Rush UNIKS PC Support Center Bell: 208-733-0931 UUCP: {cbosgd, ucsd, nosc, sun!ihnp4, hplabs!hp-sdd}!crash!rush!bob "I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition!" "We each pay a fabulous price - for our visions of paradise." - N Peart 1987