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 If you've ever noticed that  the BBS  is unavailable  (busy signal,  or the 
 modem doesn't answer) for lengthy periods of time, don't panic just as yet, 
 this could be for a variety of reasons:
 
 1. The SysOp has decided to add more files: Shut up and be happy!
 2. The SysOp has logged on to do some maintenance:  Believe it or not, from
    time to time this is quite necessary,  even if only to clean up some old
    rubbish.
 3. The SysOp  is busy with an upgrade:  Software or hardware,  upgrades are 
    vital, even if only to keep abreast of the latest software versions.
 4. The SysOp's busy with a backup: Shit, these things take time, especially
    if you're doing the whole shabang! Not my fault, one of those things...

 Other reasons could be that the machine has crashed (which I certainly hope 
 does not become the main reason),  the SysOp  has fallen  asleep behind the 
 keyboard  (yep, it happens,  and I've got the marks on my forehead to prove 
 it!),  or there simply happens to be another user online. Duh! This isn't a 
 WebServer (yet) nor do we have multiple lines, it's just a silly little BBS 
 run by a human machine from his humble home on one phone line. So there! 
 TYPE COMPLAINTS > NUL
 
 See ya!

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