Edward Reid wrote:
>
> I'm not sure how many people here are aware that faqs.org needs help.
> I'm not sure who contributed the cost of bandwidth in the past, but
> it's gone. faqs.org is currently using about 3/4 of a T1, so it's a
> cost beyond the capabilities of most individuals to donate.
>
> That bandwidth usage also indicates how valuable a resource faqs.org
> has become, and how much visibility it provides to the FAQs archived
> there.
>
> Kent says that he is looking into long term funding arrangements. In
> the mean time, however, the need is immediate. T1 providers don't
> generally give credit.
>
> For more information see
>
> http://www.faqs.org/save_faqs-org.html
>
> I've sent in my contribution. If you agree that this is a valuable
> resource, now is the time to help.
>
> Edward Reid
I was just thinking this morning: Would faqs.org be interested in
getting into the business of archiving Usenet? I have no idea myself,
I'm just thinkin' out loud. On that thought: Does groups.google.com
have any competition at the moment?
SiKing.
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