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> From: Dimitri.DUSSART@is.belgacom.be
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: Traffic Volume
> Date: Thursday, May 16, 1996 12:49 AM
>
> Hi dudes,
>
> Here is my point of view on how to decrease your time reading the
growing &
> growing volume of msgs on alt_photo_pro :
>
> There are more than 500 users in this list, the generated traffic grows
> consequently.
> Of course on these 500 members, I'll say that no more than 15% of them
(us)
> are active... And that's a chance. Imagine if 500 alt-photo freaks
were
> active... In this case Steve would have some problems on his
link/router
> (I don't even talk about his Service Provider).
>
> We should follow some rules :
>
> 1. For everybody :
> 1.1 Always give a subject to your msg. The more complete, the more
> efficient.
> 1.2 Before you ask, check the FAQ's, ARCHIVE... (BTW Steve, I have
> several times tried to get the FAQ's and the archive... But it doesn't
> appear to work! -And I've followed your instructions!).
> 1.3 When replying, 'snip' the original, or better if possible don't
> send it back. Sorry for those who have no memory (Think it's a good
> exercise).
> 1.4 Avoid msgs without relations to alternative process. There are
> other lists for these msgs. Go & look 4 them.
> 1.5 Avoid long header/footer on the msg itself.
> 1.6 When you subscribe to this list, don't forget to note how to
> unsubscribe... (SIGNOFF)
> 1.7 If you are a 'newbie' -like me-, first listen then talk!
> 1.8 Do NOT forget that we certainly don't use the same systems to
> communicate. A very good knowledge of your mailing and/or OS is very
> imortant!
> 1.9 Be aware that this list is UNIQUE! Do not f?!k up!
> 1.10 Libraries, bookshops,... are other sources of knowledge.
(Tough
> in many countries you can't find a lot about alt_photo)
>
> 2. Dial In Access (Account)
> 2.1 Try to call off peak hours.
> 2.2 Verify your link has the best quality possible.
> 2.3 Change your modem, look for a higher speed one (28k8). If
> possible! (For HU, you can go faster than 9600!!!).
> 2.4 Optimize your modem and OS config (Swap, cache,...)
> 2.5 Read & write off line (Seems to be evident!)
> 2.6 For Europe (I don't know for AU, US,...) switch to Euro-ISDN.
> You'll then have 64kbits/s. For example in KPN (NL) there's a special
> offer consisting in changing your classic PSTN line to a Euro-ISDN +
> Internet Access (This is a real offer for what I've seen!).
> 2.7 Don't forget to signoff if you go for a couple of days.
>
> 3. LAN / WAN
> 3.1 Check the hierarchy of your Network.
> 3.2 Enhance the velocity of the router.
> 3.3 Use complete mailing programs. Preferably with rulers in it.
> (Example : Beyond Mail for Banyan Vines....). Without any knowledge in
> computer programming you can easily build a rule that automatically
reject
> msgs without subject, classify the new msgs in folders depending on the
> subject and/or the author. It's a real message clerk.
> 3.4 If you can differ-postpone the sending time of the msg, do it!
>
> Finally, be comprehensive, be cool and have fun!
> P.S : Personally I don't think there's too much to read...
> P.P.S : Try to avoid such long msg! ;-)
>
> CU dudes,
>
> DIM
> dimitri.dussart@is.belgacom.be
>
>