It was easier to just use archie and have the uue files delivered to your mailbox. You could use the same system to get software: I eventually got an entire GN

It was easier to just use archie and have the uue files delivered to your mailbox. You could use the same system to get software: I eventually got an entire GNU development system for my Atari ST from umich via archie. Usenet would have index updates broadcast so you knew when to download new files. Also, the clarity of those Spectrum 512 files. You could almost see the texture of the skin.