sort of but not quite....
The "Internet" in 'modern' sense was established in 1982, ARPANET. Early nets
were in use by the 70s, usually limited to localized computers (campus wide).
I was lucky to work for Linkabit, an early adopter; that company developed the
first email client program in wide use (1983-4).
Linkabit also developed the original GPS (Navstar), and the digital TV
transmission protocols. It was an interesting place to work.
So many of us have boats that do not predate the Internet, only a few that
predates computer nets. And I consider myself up-to-date as I have a Princess
phone from AT&T. ;-) Though not in use, the bell would wake the dead...
Leslie
Phoenix, C&C32 1983
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On Mon, 11/2/15, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: Stus-List : The platform question
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Cc: "Hoyt, Mike" <mike.h...@impgroup.com>
Date: Monday, November 2, 2015, 7:05 AM
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Janko
This list went thru Forum vs List
question last year and the majority here liked preferred
email list
We are almost all old codgers so
any technology newer than 1995 or so befuddles and confuses
us. You will also note that most of us choose boats built
before
the age of internet as well. We likely all also have
rotary dial phones
I am digressing. Is an old age
thing I guess. Anyway the majority prefer list over forum
…
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[mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]
On Behalf Of Janko Puls via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 9:54 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Janko Puls
Subject: Stus-List : The platform question
Hi Stu and everyone,
Did you ever consider switching the
list into a forum?
I really enjoy reading this
everyday, here is so much shared knowlegede and enthusiasm,
but it's a pain in the neck to actually read.
These are some problems with the
actual list:
- When you clip everything off, it
is hard to see what you exactly answered.
- If you leave the whole thing on,
it is simply undecipherable.
- If you try to search for
someting, you get way too many double, triple quintuple hits
because of these copies.
- This list is the only recipient
where I have to switch my email formatting off, or can's
include a picture.
A forum could organize all thisd so
much better
- You can follow the threads,
expand or compress them to your hearts content and stay on
topic.
- You answer exactly what and where
you want to answer.
- It builds a searchable archive
all by itself.
- If you don't want to go on it
every day, subscribe to a newletter digest.
- You have a consistent layout
which makes reading and searching so much easier.
- It is even easy to see if there
was a there already a thread, link ist, add photos (just
think wiring diagrams, sail plans, manuals etc.)
Some samples:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/
http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php
from other vocations:
http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcboard.php
http://saabworld.net/forum.php
I am aware that the text-only has
an advantage when you are far out at sea otr high up oin a
mountain and everxy bit counts. But let's be honest,
most of us reading the list
probably sit at home with a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone
and don't have to count the bits anymore (except the are
Bitburger Pilseners).
I am pretty much under water these
days but am happy to look around for some free solution
(yes, we even used one of these at a newppaper
website).
Any thoughts?
Cheers,
Janko
1980 C&C MkI Messing
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