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Archie - Archiving the Archives
Archie is a simple (uncomplicated) means of locating files (from anonymous ftp sites) of interest. Once located they may be retrieved via ftp.
Locating FTP Files
Two phase operation.
Search out anonymous ftp sites
Record all files, including directory and host details
Cross reference
Client submits search request
Archie returns list if files matching search criteria
Archie Operations
Archie Commands
Archie Search
Archie Search Results
Archie Clients
Archie via Email
Archie Servers
Address email to archie@name.of.archie.server
Email Message Content
Subject: empty
Content: normal Archie commands
Results Returned by Email
Archie Communications
Information
Mailto:info@bunyip.com
Comments
mailto:archie-group@bunyip.com
Local Archie Administrator
mailto:archie-admin@address.of.local.archie.server
Mailing List
Messages:
mailto:archie-people@bunyip.com
Subscribe:
mailto:archie-people-request@bunyip.com
Newsgroup
news://fj.net.infosystems.archie
Archie as a Publisher
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Evaluation of Archie as a Publishing Medium
Features
Pros
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Popularity
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Last Update: 24/11/98
Web Author: Geoff May
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