Subj : Are QWK packets still the way?
To   : Cem Uzunoglu
From : Maurice Kinal
Date : Fri Dec 26 2025 12:43 am

Hey Cem!

> What is the fastest/user friendliest way to participate in FidoNet
> nowadays?

I am guessing whatever way you posted the above question.

> Is downloading  QWK packages still the way to go?

I sure hope not ... QWK sucks ... always has.

> Any other more practical methods you use?

Speaking for myself, bash scripts are the most practical method.  I prefer the 
one that created this fine and honourable response.  I especially like the old 
english taglines.  The random penguin matrix above the tagline is also a nice 
touch, as well as makes my msgs far more unique than method(s) that were ever 
deployed by any nodelisted fidonet sysop anywhere on this planet.

I am the best.  :-)

Дуже груви, 
Maurice

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