Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 17:53:14 -0700 From: Vizion <vizion@vizion.occoxmail.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Cc: Greg 'groggy' Lehey <grog@FreeBSD.org>, Tim Aslat <tim@spyderweb.com.au> Subject: Re: drivers Message-ID: <200505291753.17303.vizion@vizion.occoxmail.com> In-Reply-To: <20050530101031.23dbc049@bofh.spyderweb.com.au> References: <BAY21-F21EF3AB9ACF3077B2F01C0DA000@phx.gbl> <20050530003303.GH25279@wantadilla.lemis.com> <20050530101031.23dbc049@bofh.spyderweb.com.au>
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On Sunday 29 May 2005 17:40, the author Tim Aslat contributed to the dialogue on- Re: drivers: >On Mon, 30 May 2005 10:03:03 +0930 > >Greg 'groggy' Lehey <grog@FreeBSD.org> wrote: >> I suppose it's reasonable. On the other hand, in my recollection this >> is the first time this has happened. > >Maybe it's the first, but I'm guessing it won't be the last. Now that >people have seen its possible, we can probably expect some individuals >to gain some small amusement by sending huge attachments to the list. > >I propose that we decide on a realistic size limit for freebsd-* >mailing lists. My suggestion is 500K. For what its worth could I suggest an intermediate course -- if it happens again then put a limit - I suppose I am wondering whether quick action on isolated cases does not lead to "bad" precedents!! It strikes me as going down the slippery slope towards over regulation -- I dunno I suggest it be slept on My two pennorth David -- 40 yrs navigating and computing in blue waters. English Owner & Captain of British Registered 60' bluewater Ketch S/V Taurus. Currently in San Diego, CA. Sailing May/June bound for Europe via Panama Canal.
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