• About the Electronic PUblishing FDN

    From Ep-FDN Coordinator@1:116/901.3 to All on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:02:00
    THE ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING FILE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WELCOMES YOUR
    SUBMISSIONS!

    These file echoes serve as an outlet for the publication of
    electronic books and periodicals which are not forbidden
    distribution via such channels. COpyrighted works are welcome
    so long as the author and/or publisher state that electronic
    distribution is permissible.
    See epsubmit.zip available in the ep-adm file area for further
    information.

    THe echo ep-2hq is the officially recognized channel to the
    fdn coordinator for the submission of files germane to these
    file echoes.

    AT this time we are only accepting machine readable formats for
    distribution in theEP-FDN. YES, we know this excludes adobe
    acrobat format, as there is no possible way that the coordinator
    can verify the suitability and legality of distributing such files.
    However, we can accept ascii as well as some other word processor
    formats.

    The fDN coordinator suggests that someone who can verify legality
    and suitability of pdf books and periodicals might wish to
    coordinate a file distribution network dedicated to this and other
    proprietary formats that are not readily machine readable. Since
    the ep-fdn coordinator has already engaged in a few discussions
    with folks via email and netmail questioning this policy and
    doesn't wish to take the time with the back and forth on the issue
    of the Adobe format and its limitations a brief explanation is in
    order.

    AS one who must use text to speech and access technology due to
    blindness oftentimes adobe format files are only readable by the
    blind when they are printed out, then scanned with high quality
    optical character recognition software then being deployed on the
    resulting file created by said scan. This wastes a lot of paper,
    and a lot of time.

    For those in this position running unix linux or other operating
    systems than windows there is no accessibility plug-in for the
    acrobat reader, and the so-called accessibility plug-in for windows
    does not consistently give the desired results on all acrobat
    files. THIs being the case, it is suggested that someone else
    maintain a pdf publishing fdn.

    We distribute files worldwide which are considered intellectual property.
    Many different laws and rules govern the disposition and
    handling of intellectual property. Therefore we must ensure
    that all materials submitted will not violate copyright laws.
    SInce the coordinator resides in the United STates, and is
    one who makes his living thanks to intellectual property
    he has some familiarity with U.S. intellectual property and
    copyright laws. Staying within the bounds of these requirements
    can reasonably assure sysops distributing ep-fdn files that
    they will not run afoul of copyright rules and regulations
    in their homelands.

    The ep-fdn consists of the following file echoes:

    ep/ep-ascii electronic publishing ascii files such as faq
    files, etc. which don't fit other categories.

    ep/ep-mag electronic periodicals in ascii or machine readable format

    ep/ep-adm ep administration area

    ep/ep-book Electronic books

    ep/ep-2hq Back channel area for submissions to fdn coordinator


    For more information contact the ep-fdn coordinator, Richard
    Webb at fidonet 1:116/901 via routed netmail.
    Email ep.coord@116-901.ftn.wpusa.dynip.com



    --- Harvey's Robot v6.00
    * Origin: EP-FDN robot (1:116/901.3)
  • From Ep-FDN Coordinator@1:116/901.3 to All on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:03:00
    THE ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING FILE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WELCOMES YOUR
    SUBMISSIONS!

    These file echoes serve as an outlet for the publication of
    electronic books and periodicals which are not forbidden
    distribution via such channels. COpyrighted works are welcome
    so long as the author and/or publisher state that electronic
    distribution is permissible.
    See epsubmit.zip available in the ep-adm file area for further
    information.

    THe echo ep-2hq is the officially recognized channel to the
    fdn coordinator for the submission of files germane to these
    file echoes.

    AT this time we are only accepting machine readable formats for
    distribution in theEP-FDN. YES, we know this excludes adobe
    acrobat format, as there is no possible way that the coordinator
    can verify the suitability and legality of distributing such files.
    However, we can accept ascii as well as some other word processor
    formats.

    The fDN coordinator suggests that someone who can verify legality
    and suitability of pdf books and periodicals might wish to
    coordinate a file distribution network dedicated to this and other
    proprietary formats that are not readily machine readable. Since
    the ep-fdn coordinator has already engaged in a few discussions
    with folks via email and netmail questioning this policy and
    doesn't wish to take the time with the back and forth on the issue
    of the Adobe format and its limitations a brief explanation is in
    order.

    AS one who must use text to speech and access technology due to
    blindness oftentimes adobe format files are only readable by the
    blind when they are printed out, then scanned with high quality
    optical character recognition software then being deployed on the
    resulting file created by said scan. This wastes a lot of paper,
    and a lot of time.

    For those in this position running unix linux or other operating
    systems than windows there is no accessibility plug-in for the
    acrobat reader, and the so-called accessibility plug-in for windows
    does not consistently give the desired results on all acrobat
    files. THIs being the case, it is suggested that someone else
    maintain a pdf publishing fdn.

    We distribute files worldwide which are considered intellectual property.
    Many different laws and rules govern the disposition and
    handling of intellectual property. Therefore we must ensure
    that all materials submitted will not violate copyright laws.
    SInce the coordinator resides in the United STates, and is
    one who makes his living thanks to intellectual property
    he has some familiarity with U.S. intellectual property and
    copyright laws. Staying within the bounds of these requirements
    can reasonably assure sysops distributing ep-fdn files that
    they will not run afoul of copyright rules and regulations
    in their homelands.

    The ep-fdn consists of the following file echoes:

    ep/ep-ascii electronic publishing ascii files such as faq
    files, etc. which don't fit other categories.

    ep/ep-mag electronic periodicals in ascii or machine readable format

    ep/ep-adm ep administration area

    ep/ep-book Electronic books

    ep/ep-2hq Back channel area for submissions to fdn coordinator


    For more information contact the ep-fdn coordinator, Richard
    Webb at fidonet 1:116/901 via routed netmail.
    Email ep.coord@116-901.ftn.wpusa.dynip.com



    --- Harvey's Robot v6.00
    * Origin: EP-FDN robot (1:116/901.3)
  • From Ep-FDN Coordinator@1:261/38 to All on Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:13:34
    THE ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING FILE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WELCOMES YOUR SUBMISSIONS!

    These file echoes serve as an outlet for the publication of electronic books and periodicals which are not forbidden distribution via such channels. COpyrighted works are welcome so long as the author and/or publisher state that
    electronic distribution is permissible.
    See epsubmit.zip available in the ep-adm file area for further information.

    THe echo ep-2hq is the officially recognized channel to the fdn coordinator for
    the submission of files germane to these file echoes.

    AT this time we are only accepting machine readable formats for distribution in
    theEP-FDN. YES, we know this excludes adobe acrobat format, as there is no possible way that the coordinator can verify the suitability and legality of distributing such files. However, we can accept ascii as well as some other word processor formats.

    The fDN coordinator suggests that someone who can verify legality and suitability of pdf books and periodicals might wish to coordinate a file distribution network dedicated to this and other proprietary formats that are not readily machine readable. Since the ep-fdn coordinator has already engaged
    in a few discussions with folks via email and netmail questioning this policy and doesn't wish to take the time with the back and forth on the issue of the Adobe format and its limitations a brief explanation is in order.

    AS one who must use text to speech and access technology due to blindness oftentimes adobe format files are only readable by the blind when they are printed out, then scanned with high quality optical character recognition software then being deployed on the resulting file created by said scan. This wastes a lot of paper, and a lot of time.

    For those in this position running unix linux or other operating systems than windows there is no accessibility plug-in for the acrobat reader, and the so-called accessibility plug-in for windows does not consistently give the desired results on all acrobat files. THIs being the case, it is suggested that someone else maintain a pdf publishing fdn.

    We distribute files worldwide which are considered intellectual property. Many different laws and rules govern the disposition and handling of intellectual property. Therefore we must ensure that all materials submitted will not violate copyright laws. SInce the coordinator resides in the United STates, and
    is one who makes his living thanks to intellectual property he has some familiarity with U.S. intellectual property and copyright laws. Staying within
    the bounds of these requirements can reasonably assure sysops distributing ep-fdn files that they will not run afoul of copyright rules and regulations in
    their homelands.

    The ep-fdn consists of the following file echoes:

    ep/ep-ascii electronic publishing ascii files such as faq files, etc. which don't fit other categories.

    ep/ep-mag electronic periodicals in ascii or machine readable format

    ep/ep-adm ep administration area

    ep/ep-book Electronic books

    ep/ep-2hq Back channel area for submissions to fdn coordinator


    For more information contact the ep-fdn coordinator, Richard Webb at fidonet 1:116/901 via routed netmail.
    Email ep.coord@116-901.ftn.wpusa.dynip.com



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    + Origin: EP-FDN robot (1:116/901.3)

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    * Origin: Prism bbs (1:261/38)
  • From Ep-FDN@1:116/901.3 to All on Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:02:00
    THE ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING FILE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WELCOMES YOUR
    SUBMISSIONS!

    These file echoes serve as an outlet for the publication of
    electronic books and periodicals which are not forbidden
    distribution via such channels. COpyrighted works are welcome
    so long as the author and/or publisher state that electronic
    distribution is permissible.
    See epsubmit.zip available in the ep-adm file area for further
    information.

    THe echo ep-2hq is the officially recognized channel to the
    fdn coordinator for the submission of files germane to these
    file echoes.

    AT this time we are only accepting machine readable formats for
    distribution in theEP-FDN. YES, we know this excludes adobe
    acrobat format, as there is no possible way that the coordinator
    can verify the suitability and legality of distributing such files.
    However, we can accept ascii as well as some other word processor
    formats.

    The fDN coordinator suggests that someone who can verify legality
    and suitability of pdf books and periodicals might wish to
    coordinate a file distribution network dedicated to this and other
    proprietary formats that are not readily machine readable. Since
    the ep-fdn coordinator has already engaged in a few discussions
    with folks via email and netmail questioning this policy and
    doesn't wish to take the time with the back and forth on the issue
    of the Adobe format and its limitations a brief explanation is in
    order.

    AS one who must use text to speech and access technology due to
    blindness oftentimes adobe format files are only readable by the
    blind when they are printed out, then scanned with high quality
    optical character recognition software then being deployed on the
    resulting file created by said scan. This wastes a lot of paper,
    and a lot of time.

    For those in this position running unix linux or other operating
    systems than windows there is no accessibility plug-in for the
    acrobat reader, and the so-called accessibility plug-in for windows
    does not consistently give the desired results on all acrobat
    files. THIs being the case, it is suggested that someone else
    maintain a pdf publishing fdn.

    We distribute files worldwide which are considered intellectual property.
    Many different laws and rules govern the disposition and
    handling of intellectual property. Therefore we must ensure
    that all materials submitted will not violate copyright laws.
    SInce the coordinator resides in the United STates, and is
    one who makes his living thanks to intellectual property
    he has some familiarity with U.S. intellectual property and
    copyright laws. Staying within the bounds of these requirements
    can reasonably assure sysops distributing ep-fdn files that
    they will not run afoul of copyright rules and regulations
    in their homelands.

    The ep-fdn consists of the following file echoes:

    ep/ep-ascii electronic publishing ascii files such as faq
    files, etc. which don't fit other categories.

    ep/ep-mag electronic periodicals in ascii or machine readable format

    ep/ep-adm ep administration area

    ep/ep-book Electronic books

    ep/ep-2hq Back channel area for submissions to fdn coordinator


    For more information contact the ep-fdn coordinator, Richard
    Webb at fidonet 1:116/901 via routed netmail.
    Email ep.coord@116-901.ftn.wpusa.dynip.com



    --- Harvey's Robot v6.00
    * Origin: EP-FDN COordinator (1:116/901.3)
  • From Ep-FDN@1:116/901.3 to All on Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:03:00
    THE ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING FILE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WELCOMES YOUR
    SUBMISSIONS!

    These file echoes serve as an outlet for the publication of
    electronic books and periodicals which are not forbidden
    distribution via such channels. COpyrighted works are welcome
    so long as the author and/or publisher state that electronic
    distribution is permissible.
    See epsubmit.zip available in the ep-adm file area for further
    information.

    THe echo ep-2hq is the officially recognized channel to the
    fdn coordinator for the submission of files germane to these
    file echoes.

    AT this time we are only accepting machine readable formats for
    distribution in theEP-FDN. YES, we know this excludes adobe
    acrobat format, as there is no possible way that the coordinator
    can verify the suitability and legality of distributing such files.
    However, we can accept ascii as well as some other word processor
    formats.

    The fDN coordinator suggests that someone who can verify legality
    and suitability of pdf books and periodicals might wish to
    coordinate a file distribution network dedicated to this and other
    proprietary formats that are not readily machine readable. Since
    the ep-fdn coordinator has already engaged in a few discussions
    with folks via email and netmail questioning this policy and
    doesn't wish to take the time with the back and forth on the issue
    of the Adobe format and its limitations a brief explanation is in
    order.

    AS one who must use text to speech and access technology due to
    blindness oftentimes adobe format files are only readable by the
    blind when they are printed out, then scanned with high quality
    optical character recognition software then being deployed on the
    resulting file created by said scan. This wastes a lot of paper,
    and a lot of time.

    For those in this position running unix linux or other operating
    systems than windows there is no accessibility plug-in for the
    acrobat reader, and the so-called accessibility plug-in for windows
    does not consistently give the desired results on all acrobat
    files. THIs being the case, it is suggested that someone else
    maintain a pdf publishing fdn.

    We distribute files worldwide which are considered intellectual property.
    Many different laws and rules govern the disposition and
    handling of intellectual property. Therefore we must ensure
    that all materials submitted will not violate copyright laws.
    SInce the coordinator resides in the United STates, and is
    one who makes his living thanks to intellectual property
    he has some familiarity with U.S. intellectual property and
    copyright laws. Staying within the bounds of these requirements
    can reasonably assure sysops distributing ep-fdn files that
    they will not run afoul of copyright rules and regulations
    in their homelands.

    The ep-fdn consists of the following file echoes:

    ep/ep-ascii electronic publishing ascii files such as faq
    files, etc. which don't fit other categories.

    ep/ep-mag electronic periodicals in ascii or machine readable format

    ep/ep-adm ep administration area

    ep/ep-book Electronic books

    ep/ep-2hq Back channel area for submissions to fdn coordinator


    For more information contact the ep-fdn coordinator, Richard
    Webb at fidonet 1:116/901 via routed netmail.
    Email ep.coord@116-901.ftn.wpusa.dynip.com



    --- Harvey's Robot v6.00
    * Origin: EP-FDN COordinator (1:116/901.3)
  • From Janis Kracht@1:261/38 to Ep-FDN on Friday, January 08, 2010 12:59:26
    Hi Richard,

    Hope everything is doing ok over there by you .. :) Tell your wife we're thinking of her and hope she's getting better, ok?

    THE ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING FILE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WELCOMES YOUR SUBMISSIONS!


    I was just thinking.. this kind of announcement would also be great in an area in the FidoGazette, agree? People could include any info for their FDNs .. that way if someone doesn't read this particular echo, we could advertise our FDNs <g>

    Take care,
    Janis

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