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-=> Sean Dennis wrote to Dan Clough <=-

 DC> Yes, I see that advice a lot.  Of course, "use Linux" is another
 DC> viable answer/recommendation.  :-)

 SD> There's a substantial learning curve involved with BBSAing and Linux
 SD> some sysops may not want to bother with.

Absolutely true, and completely agree.

 SD>  However, even though it took
 SD> me a while to catch on, my Slackware-based system has been nothing but
 SD> reliable.  I even have actual off-site backups working correctly via
 SD> rsync.net and AWS S3.  Both cheap and reliable backup solutions.

Things run on Slackware here, too, and have for a LONG time.  I have 
similar backup configurations, all automated, validated, and reliable. 

I do understand how folks are reluctant to make a switch from Windows to 
Linux.  It's a big jump, with a LOT of learning needed.  For many (most, 
even), it's not worth it.  I'm glad I did it many years ago, when Linux 
was even harder to learn about, but Windows wasn't completely 
intertwined into everything I do.  ;-)



... Honk if you love BBSing!
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