Curated archive Shape decided

History. Source. Archive.

The archive should present zip bundles and format notes, not one screaming heap of old files.

This section will collect curated `goldware.dk` snapshots and present the message-base archive as downloadable format cards. The exact files can land later. The structure can exist before the archive behaves itself.

Signal

Wayback curation.

Format-card downloads.

Readable archive shape.

Goldware snapshots

The archive should still pick meaningful captures from `goldware.dk`, explain why each one matters, and let the older black-neon palette show up as a specimen instead of hijacking the whole site.

FTN packet and message bundles

ZIP bundles by source format

The likely shape is a small set of downloadable zip files grouped by the formats that actually exist, instead of one giant anonymous blob.

Format notes

Short explanations for each archive type

Each card should explain what the format is, what software expects it, and why anyone should care before they download it.

Curated, not flattened

Keep the page readable even if the archive grows teeth

If there are multiple packet or message-base formats, present them as separate cards with counts, notes, and a direct download action. No debris field with headings.

Planned download cards

Replace placeholders with real files later

Squish bundle

Placeholder

Zip of Squish message bases plus a short format note.

Download link goes here when the file list is ready

JAM bundle

Placeholder

Zip of JAM message bases plus a short format note.

Download link goes here when the file list is ready

Hudson or *.MSG bundle

Placeholder

Separate card if those formats exist in the archive.

Download link goes here when the file list is ready

Packet bundle

Placeholder

FTN packet files grouped together if they deserve their own section.

Download link goes here when the file list is ready
Archive: card-based downloads, short format notes, no panicked landfill layout 00:01/SHELL