Subj : File Systems Maintenance
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Digital Man
Date : Tue Feb 28 2023 13:31:58

  Re: File Systems Maintenance
  By: poindexter FORTRAN to All on Tue Feb 28 2023 11:05 am

 >
 > I'm hoping to do some cleanup work to my files section - they're a
 > collection of BBS utilities, legacy software, t-files from the 80s and 90s
 > and files from file distribution networks.
 >
 > They're a mess.
 >
 > What's the best way to maintain/manage Synchronet file areas? I don't know
 > if there's a utility that'll do it, especially since if memory serves
 > there's been some changes to the file format?
 >
 > I'd like to be able to update descriptions mostly. File_id.diz I'll probably
 > leave alone.
 >
 > I'm thinking that, worst case, I could copy all of the files to a temp
 > directory, blow away the files listing, create a files.bbs file with the
 > correct descriptions and re-upload them locally?
 >
 > Any suggestions appreciated.

The built-in Synchronet file listing supports commands to edit descriptions, move files, etc.
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