In article <1994Nov11.131032.33715@miavx1>, [log in to unmask] (Kent Covert) wrote: :In article <1994Nov11.112815.33709@miavx1>, [log in to unmask] (Aaron Porter) writes: :> Ruth Ann ([log in to unmask]) wrote: :> : As of November 26, 1994, MCIS will no longer be able to handle :> : computer cards. If you have cards, they need to be copied to :> : disk before this date. After this date you will have to go to an :> : outside vendor for this service. ... :> Computer cards? Eesh. Welcome to the real world... Although, :> I do have a tickertape HP back home... Does anyone actually use this :> computer card service? : :You'd be surprised at the number. Every once in a while, a professor will :bring a card deck to be read. It's scary. : Scary isn't the word for it. Even the US Army quit using cards a few years back. And, I've always considered them behind the times in computer technology (for admin purposes, at least). John ---- Mome Raths BBS, Oxford, OH, (513)523-7887 OS/2, DOS, Windows, Pix, 28.8 modem; Free access up to 60 minutes per call; Local messages, Oranet & adult MaryNet; 100 message areas & 80 non-CDROM file areas