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Mr. Smallwood,
Thank you for so ably expressing what so many of us have tried to convey.
Al Taglavore
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> From: Tony Smallwood <beepee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Brad Zapalac <bzappy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: metastock-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: charts
> Date: Monday, November 10, 1997 5:59 AM
>
> Before offering advice on how to deal with ISP's and modems here are some
> thoughts that may help you understand why not all objectors to huge chart
> downloads are "so selfish".
>
> (1) Many subscribers use Email for a variety of purposes ... not just
> Metastock.
>
> (2) The list of thousands you refer to is spread world wide. Many
countries and
> areas do not necessarily enjoy low cost connect fees or lighting fast
ISP's.
>
> (3) Not all users enjoy "state of the art" equipment able to download a
complex
> chart in 20 seconds. By reading response from some group users you will
see
> that download times can run as high as three minutes. Multiply this by up
to 5
> or 6 charts per day and the time wasted is significant.
>
> Finally if those who feel compelled to share their charts with the world
were
> to take a leaf out of Jim Greenings book we could all be more efficient.
If you
> want a chart from Jim he sends it to you direct and off list.
>
> Please try and understand.
>
> Cheers
> Brad Zapalac wrote:
>
> > I have never had a problem with downloading charts. The max I have
waited
> > for any one message has been abount 20 seconds. All others who
complain
> > should have their ISP or modem checked.
> >
> > Please all keep attaching chart files. I don't understand why so many
feel
> > this technology and ability to share information is so burdensome???
> >
> > This list is for thousands, stop being so selfish.
> >
> > Go Bulls
> >
> > B Zapalac
>
>
>
> --
> Tony Smallwood
> Brisbane, Australia
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