Hi!

> 1) Is it real to use BFAV with dialup connection? (Ideally I would like 
> to work in "batch" mode - not holding the line all the time) Are there 
> any caveats in using BFAV _right now_ or things are pretty 
> straightforward(I mean some specific preparations of image or something 
> like this)?

yep, you can work in a net-disconnected mode. Once the post are downloaded by BFAV, then you can review them offline.

> 2) What are topics community most interesting in (it seems that if one 
> will begin to strive for benefit of squeak on his one - he'll produce 
> amount of useless work depending on his enthusiasm)?

What do you mean ?

> 3) If BFAV is the place where action happens now or all is being moved 
> to mantis?

I see mantis as a complement of BFAV.
You can review code made by others using BFAV.

Cheers,
Alexandre

> In general I would like to hear simple instructions from somebody 
> knowledgeable in order to start
> 
> Danil

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