Editorial

From the Editor's Desk
by Warren D. Bonner

Today I start a new job. A job that was very unexpectedly given to me, primarily because I was one of the columnist in FidoNews before the untimely passing of our dear friend and editor, Doug Myers. Doug was a unique individual, driven to present the "snooze" in a manner that all Fido sysops would find enlightening; well covered in depth, succinct, serious, and funny, as the subject demanded. He never ran from the truth, rather grasped it as a spear to defend any concept that was pertinent to the story line. I was reminded that I don't have to fill Doug's shoes, as that would not be possible; but to pursue the truth with the same diligence that he did. To that end I dedicate myself.

The learning how to use the software that formats all articles for reproduction in so many different editors is a trip you don't want to take. It is a cloister of batch files that have not kept pace with technical advances in over a decade. My programming abilities are less than adequate. Therefore, I have prevailed on Joe Jared to make the antiquated MakeNews software more friendly and hopefully more usable. This brings me to mention also, that I have named him as co-moderator of FidoNews.

Although my health has been a possible detriment to my being the editor, I am happy to report that all is much improved over a year ago. In conclusion I ask your patience with two "shorties" in four days to get the "Snooze" back on track. Ol'wdb