Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] several items concerning the archives.

wanliker@... wrote:

> Changing to a separate server has been discussed before, and it was decided
> that even with Yahoo's faults there are advantages.
>
> 1. If we go to a separate server we could lose everything in the event of
> that persons inability, or unwillingness to continue to host it. Or any
> other problems like getting flamed like I have been in the past.

True.

> 2. There are links all over the Internet now pointing to Yahoo, we would lose
> these, and that would limit the ability of a lot of people to find the group.
> Heck even Google.Com finds us.

We could leave a skeleton of the group on Yahoo, for free, that would point
interested people to the REAL group.

> I am getting older, so I have two individuals that can take over in the event
> of my inability to continue to run the list. I want the list to continue on
> independent of me.

it is true that passing the baton is VERY easy with Yahoo.

Jon