Accessing the post files

[Melanie Moore]

--- In HP4GU-FAQ at egroups.com, "lj2d30" <lj2d30 at g...> wrote:

> Y'all, count me in the group known as the computer illiterate.  I
> attempted to download the 2 groups which included my 350 messages,
> but to no avail. I couldn't open it.  I then thought of going to
> the club and printing, but that would be really hard on my printer
> and would take for-bloody-ever. What do I do?
> 
> HELP!!!
> 
> Trina (who could really use a Summoning charm)


I hate to say this, but I just tried to unsuccessfully to open it, 
myself.  I guess my computer is missing the right program (a Zip 
driver?).  Is there anyone out there with some advice for me AND 
Trina?  Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

I don't know if this is an option for you, Trina (and others with the 
same problem), but here is how I've been going about it. 

1) I went to the club's home page, to the point where it gives the 
option to type in a message number, and go to that message.

2) I typed in 5601 (which is the first of my messages, you'll want to 
change that number to the first of your own messages).  Message 5601 
popped up.

3) From there, I clicked on the "View all messages" link.  That gave 
me a list of 40 consecutive messages, most of which were in my group. 
I printed that page.

4) I clicked the "Next 40", and printed the page that came up, then 
the "Next 40" after that, until I reached the last of "my" messages 
(about ten pages printed).

5) I crossed out the messages that were not in my group (there will
be 
a few on the first and/or last page), and am now using the printout
as 
a checklist, as I go through the messages on line.

Those who have to pay for every minute they spend on line, or have 
other time limitations may not be able to use this method, but others 
may want to consider it.  If anyone would like to try this, and needs 
clarification on the instructions, let me know.

Thanks,
Melanie