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 Announcing the Electronic PUblishing FIle DIstribution network

                     Richard WEbb, 1:116/901

A few weeks ago I was working to get the ham radio file distribution
network reactivated and my uplink graciously agreed to be the FDN
coordinator.  I happened to mention to him and a couple of other folks
that I wished somebody would reactivate ep-mag and the old ep-ascii
areas.

ep-ascii had been dead for a long time but still was in some folks'
configuration files as an available file area.  I got to looking into
it and it was suggested to me that I take the position of FDN
coordinator.

AT first I balked at this as I'm a pots only system, but then it was
explained to me how it could work quite well.

So, at this point the EP-FDN is once again active.  THere are three
file areas sysops may want to make available for users and a back
channel area. THe three that users may find of interest are:

EP-ADM EP-FDN administrative files.

Ep-MAG electronically published magazines and periodicals

EP-BOOK electronically produced books.

FOr sysops, the area EP-2HQ is available for sending files to the
coordinator for distribution.  FILes must be screened before release
to make certain we're not violating copyright laws as well as make
certain the files released meet the requirements of the Filegate
project.

IF you regularly come across electronic books and periodicals we'd be
interested in hearing from you.  Before submitting files for
distribution have a look at the fdn policy and the submission
guidelines available in area EP-ADM.

THe file area EP-ADM will also contain information on soliciting
publishers for permission to distribute electronic works and other
files of interest to those who distribute and carry the Electronic
Publishing file distribution network. ON the first day of each
calendar month a list will be released in each EP-FDN file echo
detailing what files were hatched during the previous calendar month.


System operators carrying eP-FDN are encouraged to acquire and make
available all files in the EP_ADM file echo so as to assist those
wishing to submit files as well as publishers who might be considering
allowing this type of distribution for their works.

The EP-FDN is distributed by the INternational FIlegate PRoject. FOr
more information visit www.filegate.net/ or netmail 1:261/38.


Regards,
           Richard


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