Since the upcoming change in operation to A2Central was announced, I’ve received dozens of e-mails from well-wishers (thanks!) and questions, recommendations, concerns, general comments (thanks for all of those). So, it’s time for a FAQ to answer as many of the redundant questions as I can (or I’m allowed to at this time). First off, I want to clarify something a lot of people seem to be stuck on. A2Central is a seperate entity from Syndicomm. A2Central started out as, and always has been a news and information portal for the Apple II community. Syndicomm is an online service, with forums, chat, file areas etc, but it’s completely seperate. I understand how it’s easy to confuse them as being one and the same because they’ve both been owned and operated by Eric Shepherd. Plus there are links to Syndicomm services on A2Central’s web page. All that was there for convenience though and nothing more.
OK, now for the questions…
Q.) What happened to Sheppy, is he burned out? Is he dying or something?
A.) Sheppy’s fine. He’s extremely busy though, and has generously allowed me step in to help out.
Q.) Will you make A2Central free?
A.) A2Central is already free. Again, it’s not Syndicomm.
Q.) Will you be changing A2Central in any way?
A.) Sure, changes are inevitable. Maybe a new logo? Sounds like a contest in the making to me. A2Central will otherwise continue normally but I have ambitious plans for the future.
Q.) Will you be adding chat, IRC, forums, etc. to the site?
A.) I won’t undermine anything that Syndicomm is already involved in. If in the future there is a need, I will consider expanding A2Central.