Master archive was Re: Disk archival techniques

On my site I've been working to archive everything I can on certain systems, as many others have done. Right now one of my many projects is the Cromemco series of computers. After consideration on this one project I've come to believe the following: All of the chips used in the computers need to have their datasheets archived. Many chips are now rare and documentation even more so. All of the manuals need to be archived, for all versions. All of the programmable info needs to be archived: PROMs to disks with everything in between including PAL's etc. For different systems there is a huge overlap: Most chips used on a Cromemco are also used in an Apple ][. For CP/M based systems much of the documentation and software is common between systems. What is needed is a way to link common parts between archives and not end up with the 404 error. I propose cross support: If you have a website like Jim's SOL-20 site that uses 2102's and you have the datasheet don't post it on your site, send it to Al at bitsavers and link to it. Keep a personal copy of all the needed datasheets on your personal system just in case bitsavers ever disappears. Is this heresy? Randy www.s100-manuals.com