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> Windows doesn't like dot-files and it is not possible to create a > dot-file by renaming using the GUI, but if the file is renamed using > the command line (or uploaded via FTP; there are probably several ways) > Windows lets you access the file like any other one. > [I have tested 98SE and XP Pro.]

And actually, now that I think about it, it would probably be counterproductive anyway because I can well imagine some servers configured not to even allow access to dot-files, let alone display them in a gopher menu. So I think we'll go with boring-old "robots.txt".

Other comments?

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