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On Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:09:50 -0800
"Cem Uzunoglu -> All" <0@45.105.1> wrote:

 CU> Hi all,
 CU> It's been a very long time away from the BBS scene. What is the
 CU> fastest/user friendliest way to participate in FidoNet nowadays? Is
 CU> downloading  QWK packages still the way to go? Any other more practical
 CU> methods you use?
 CU> --- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
 CU>   * Origin: 4d2 dot org // bbs.4d2.org // +1 541 442 4422 (1:105/45)

I'd say *this* (nntp) method is "easiest".

But most of the time, I use OpenXP (see https:/openxp.kolico.ca)

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