Posted on 30-Apr-2000 08:53 GMT by Christian Kemp | 50 comments View flat View list |
This topic has recently been brought up in comp.sys.amiga.misc, but was also discussed elsewhere before. With what seems like more and more Aminet mirrors closing down or becoming very unreliable, it was suggested that Amiga should host a mirror on their site. Seeing how Aminet is a prime resource for past, present and future Amiga programs and files, I think it would be a sensible decision for Amiga to either host, or sponsor, a dedicated mirror on a reliable server with a good backbone. What do you think?
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Posted by DarthJerbo on 30-Apr-2000 22:00 GMT | In reply to Comment 29 (Trizt): I don't much like the idea of Amiga, Inc., having responsibility for Aminet. That would put AI in a position of having to choose between its own mission and Aminet when it comes to resource allocation. Guess who's going to win that one? Aminet becomes a step-child.
Aminet should remain free and independent. Anything else would, I suspect, lead to a quick demise. But it need not remain unsupported.
I do like the idea of Amiga, Inc., showing its respect for the community by making donations (hardware and/or cash) or even some sort of on-going sponsorship agreement (to be acknowledged - but not as a banner ad - on Aminet.) That way the possible legal issues are bypassed, nobody can question that AI is investing in the community, and Aminet remains unencumbered.
Bill? Fleecy? Anybody in the mood to write a check or two? Just checking ....
DarthJerbo
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