Trying to figure out why my Retronet feed inbound works, but fails when I poll,
Trying to figure out why my Retronet feed inbound works, but fails wh poll,
The fellow who runs retronet had to change his hostname recently because of an issue of some kind. I forget now just what it is but if you ask in one of the retronet areas someone will let you know what it was changed to.
I've got the correct hostname, I'm guessing I've got something wrong in my configuration. It's giving me Not Authorized. It's not a major deal, since mail IS flowing, just an aggravation.
The fellow who runs retronet had to change his hostname recently because of an issue of some kind. I forget now just what it is but if you ask in one
of the retronet areas someone will let you know what it was changed to.
Also, does anyone have some kind of list of active FTN networks?
As RetroNet is mentioned, I have a question:
What's the most effective way of joining RetroNet (and C=Net)?
Also, does anyone have some kind of list of active FTN networks?
I have been helping to maintain the following document; https://bit.ly/3gJTQks
It has an up to date (as much as I can find out anyway) of the FTN networks and their status.
I have been helping to maintain the following document; https://bit.ly/3gJTQks
The surgery went well for my daughter and she's staying with us for a few days now.
It seems all rather quiet here (chat echo) at the moment but I guess peopleare busy with life elsewhere?
My days pretty much blur tigether. Restless nights, then puttering about the house cleaning, cooking, and caring for my wife and the dogs.
Between times, job hunting, fooling with the BBS, Trying to figure out
why my Retronet feed inbound works, but fails when I poll, giving up in JustaXNet, since Gert isn't responding to email or netmail, and
exploring other nets to add.
Plus working up the nerve to mess with the menus and consider figuring
out ANSI graphics to make this thing pretty.
Mainly though, worrying about my wife. They say the cancer is clear, but Ipve been through this before, and lost a wife to cancer, so that
feeling of deja vu is always there.
I'm sure everything will be fine. At least you have a few days to spend time with her. :)
Too many projects going on at the same time... :) Making some updates on some programs, rewriting others, and adding features to others. Is it
bad that I think I've been dreaming in code? :)
I have been helping to maintain the following document; https://bit.ly/3gJTQks
I have been helping to maintain the following document; https://bit.ly/3gJTQks
Nice list! Thats a lot of networks.
Avon wrote to All <=-
I'd better push on and boil the jug for that cuppa now.
Charles Pierson wrote to Avon <=-
My days pretty much blur tigether. Restless nights, then puttering
about the house cleaning, cooking, and caring for my wife and the dogs.
Between times, job hunting, fooling with the BBS, Trying to figure out
why my Retronet feed inbound works, but fails when I poll, giving up in JustaXNet, since Gert isn't responding to email or netmail, and
exploring other nets to add.
Mainly though, worrying about my wife. They say the cancer is clear,
but Ipve been through this before, and lost a wife to cancer, so that feeling of deja vu is always there.
My days pretty much blur tigether. Restless nights, then puttering about the house cleaning, cooking, and caring for my wife and the dog
How many months in March?
I didn't realize JustaXNet was still around... I was a member back in
the late '90s.
Mainly though, worrying about my wife. They say the cancer is clear, but Ipve been through this before, and lost a wife to cancer, so that feeling of deja vu is always there.
That must be a horrible feeling, sorry to hear that.
Yeah I can't take much credit in the data obtaining, I have added a couple of extra nets, almost all of the work was NuSkooler... I just prettied it up, made it easier to find info etc.
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Your skills in spreadsheets are a lot better than mine. I create colums androws. That's it :D
I'd better push on and boil the jug for that cuppa now.
Is that the Kiwi version of "Keep Calm and Carry On"?
Your skills in spreadsheets are a lot better than mine. I create colu androws. That's it :D
Google sheets foo is strong with this one. =)
Google sheets foo is strong with this one. =)
That nicely SUMs it up. Bada Boom.
For me it's become a routine as my wife loves cups of tea, I'm well trained now that we're 18+ years married.
Your skills in spreadsheets are a lot better than mine. I create colums and rows. That's it :D
My wife is English, and I had to learn how to make a proper cuppa. Her best friend, who's Irish, is always pleasantly surprised when she comes over to a proper cup of builder's tea.
I'm born and raised in California. My favorite tea is a pinwheel
gunpowder green tea in an old japanese-inspired handle-less tea cup.
My wife and I are still together somehow.
Am 14.12.20 schrieb Al@21:4/106.1 in FSX_GEN:
Hallo Al,
As RetroNet is mentioned, I have a question:
What's the most effective way of joining RetroNet (and C=Net)?
Last week (I think, if not one more week ago) I've filled out a form in a
BBS (but I don't know which at the moment) to join both networks and 9
days ago I send an e-mail to retronet2016@yahoo.com with a RetroNet application form...
I applied weeks/months ago. All you can do is wait until Carlos decides to look at apps again... He has been MIA for awhile
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I applied weeks/months ago. All you can do is wait until Carlos decides to look at apps again... He has been MIA for awhile
I'd personally like to see a dedicated retro echo on fsxNet.
(The natural question then becomes, what *isn't* retro related when
talking about BBS's?)
I'd say that IRC that is integrated into a BBS is pretty modern
and cool. Also, making a variety of networked message boards
(including usenet areas) is nice too.
For me, the interest is to look forward, not backward.
I'd say that IRC that is integrated into a BBS is pretty modern
and cool. Also, making a variety of networked message boards
(including usenet areas) is nice too.
For me, the interest is to look forward, not backward.
I'd personally like to see a dedicated retro echo on fsxNet.
(The natural question then becomes, what *isn't* retro related when talking about BBS's?)
Chat function has long been a part of BBS, although generally between localnodes of a BBS.
Adapting it to work between multiple BBSes or even an IM program like
IRC shouldn't be difficult if someone has the needed skills todo so.
MRC already does that, I have it setup & running here. There are
meetups every
Wednesday (I think), but I've never been able to make one due to timing.
I'd say that IRC that is integrated into a BBS is pretty
modern and cool. Also, making a variety of networked
message boards (including usenet areas) is nice too.
...I thought IRC was old school.
Still, I like my calendar project, even if it's rather bigger
than I wanted. :)
But, hey, I'm up to 195 ANSIs, which means I must be about
halfway done.
Chat function has long been a part of BBS, although generally between local nodes of a BBS. Adapting it to work between multiple BBSes or even an IM program like IRC shouldn't be difficult if someone has the needed skills to do so.
I meant to say "inter-bbs" irc.I'd say that IRC that is integrated into a BBS is pretty...I thought IRC was old school.
modern and cool. Also, making a variety of networked
message boards (including usenet areas) is nice too.
MRC already does that, I have it setup & running here. There are
meetups every Wednesday (I think), but I've never been able to make one due to timing.
I'm all for looking forward for BBSing. I'd still like to get native applications for Android phones, as an example.
Btw, there is "HotDogEd" for Android, which has an Fido backend.
Using this program, you can install a FTN point on an Android phone and then poll your BBS for message exchange.
I haven't tried it myself, as I prefer devices with real keyboards over phones for messaging, but it is available :)
...I thought IRC was old school.I meant to say "inter-bbs" irc.
Yeah. I assumed you meant MRC or something similar. Which is
basically IRC for BBSs.
Which is definitely new and cool, and also old school. :)
Yes.. I am vaguely aware that MRC has been around a long time.
and thus maybe promoted more than it is. Right now, the term
BBSing fosters a sense that it's where old computer guys from the
80's hang out.
Maybe the new "Back to the BBS" documentary can instill some
relevance of BBSing for today's users and devices.
I'd say that IRC that is integrated into a BBS is pretty modern
and cool. Also, making a variety of networked message boards
(including usenet areas) is nice too.
For me, the interest is to look forward, not backward.
Chat function has long been a part of BBS, although generally between local nodes of a BBS. Adapting it to work between multiple BBSes or even an IM program like IRC shouldn't be difficult if someone has the needed skills to do so.
I'm all for looking forward for BBSing. I'd still like to get native applications for Android phones, as an example.
I like what Stas made and you promote with the Telegram
interface. It's not something I personally would use on an
ongoing basis, but that's because I'm not a big fan of IM
programs. We've talked about that in the past.
The thing that I think a lot of people worry about when people start talking about new things and ways to access BBS their networks and attracting new users is that they will fundamentally change what makes BBSing what it is.
That doesn't mean nothing should change. Otherwise, I wouldn't be posting this reply.
But if I am making a change to something, or making something new, I'm going to do my best to make sure it's compatible with what is already there. I'm also going to take pains in explainging what I am doing, why I am doing it, and any other questions people might have.
People are hesitant to accept change. Especially when it comes to things that they like and have enjoyed for years. These are some of the same people that have kept this hobby of ours going for decades.
So moving forward is a process, and will take time.
Chat function has long been a part of BBS, although generally between local nodes of a BBS. Adapting it to work between multiple BBSes or an IM program like IRC shouldn't be difficult if someone has the need skills to do so.
The chat-type function/presentation that I was referring to was
one where there are multiple panels on screen. I think Palantir
or Dangerbay implement something like that.
I recently learned that an Android development kit is available
for download. I grabbed it, but I haven't installed it yet. So,
you'll certainly need at least a laptop to use it.
IM-style on a regular basis is not my thing either. But the "tg
BBS" service is a cool experience even if just wishing to lurk or
just to get notifications of arrivals. A simple oneliner reply
is quick and convenient. The desktop version of Telegram is no different than many other dedicated interfaces that people are
already used to on their desktops, such as Spotify's program.
That doesn't mean nothing should change. Otherwise, I wouldn't be pos this reply.
Tim Pozar (instrumental is building software to map Fidonet to
the Internet) [ref. The Virtual Community, by Howard Rheinhold,
p. 139] built the bridge to allow Fidonet to reach Usenet.
Granted, part of that may have turned into a failure as Usenet
started getting littered with spam, but the concept of a netmail<-->email gateway remained, and later the JAMnntp concept
was inspired.
And who in BBS-land doesn't appreciate a netmail-to-email
connection or even feeding echomail via JAMnntp?
The "tg BBS" service is simply an extension of what BBSes can be especially since it addresses the modern tablets and smartphones
that new people use today.
But if I am making a change to something, or making something new, I' going to do my best to make sure it's compatible with what is already there. I'm also going to take pains in explainging what I am doing, w am doing it, and any other questions people might have.
That is why FUTURE4FIDO, FIDOTEST, and FIDONET.TELEGRAM echos
exist. ;)
People are hesitant to accept change. Especially when it comes to thi that they like and have enjoyed for years. These are some of the same people that have kept this hobby of ours going for decades.
Without the BinkD project (and that was a Z2 creation) BBSing as
it was originally designed for POTS and dialup would have failed
sooner. :/
So moving forward is a process, and will take time.
I agree. But lets learn to recognize where this is potential
when it surfaces and get excited about it - not whine about it
when it seems that certain things change as a result.
Yes, and I wouldn't say it was necessarily a failure because of the gateway, but a failure on Usenet allowing the spam through.
And who in BBS-land doesn't appreciate a netmail-to-email
connection or even feeding echomail via JAMnntp?
I don't think I've ever really had a successful Netmail-email connection. Or at leastbI never figured it out successfully.
Sometimes I get the feeling you think I'm against things when I'm not.
I just have had a lot of experience in Change Management, ...
It frustrates me to no end that I rarely see any expression of understanding .
But again, this isn't about change is bad. It's about how do you
impkement change somewhere with decades of tadition without civil war.
Actually, if I understand what I was reading about Telegram,
the chat groups there are encrypted so that no one outside
members of the group can even read them. That's a point you
should highlight in you promotion.
To get the excitement, That's likely never going to happen from inside
the Networks. For that, you're going to have to find people from outside the BBS community that might have an interest and involve them that way. You start bringing new blood into the community, that's what will get excitement.
Hi everyone,
Is anyone on RetroNet? Recently joined it but I'm getting no response
to areafix queries and the guy who runs it says that there is no
issues. Just wanting to compare configs if possible. If not I will
throw it in the bin :)
L8rz
klunk
... A SQL query walks into a bar and sees two tables. Asks: 'Can I
join you?'
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I'm on Retronet but I can't say whether I've seen any traffic or not.
I'll check my areafix and see if it works. What hub are you using?
I'm on Retronet but I can't say whether I've seen any traffic or
not. I'll check my areafix and see if it works. What hub are you
using?
Hi, I have got retronet working now but commodorenet is still an
issue even though it is from the same hosting hub, I keep getting an authentication error for that one from BinkP in mystic.
L8rz
klunk
... My software never has bugs. It just develops random features...
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Posting logs would help.
Posting logs would help.
:) As requested.
20:03:38 1-Polling 64:500/0 on slot 1 via BINKP 20:03:38 1-DEBUG ConnectMode=0 20:03:38 1-Connecting to call.rofbbs.com
on port 24556 20:03:39 1-Using address 104.171.245.227 20:03:39 1-Connected by IPV4 to 104.171.245.227 20:03:39 1-System Reign of
Fire FTN 20:03:39 1-Location Chattanooga Tennessee
20:03:39 1-SysOp Gary T. McCulloch
20:03:39 1-Info TIME Thu,
04 Jul 2024 15:03:38 -0400 20:03:39 1-Mailer Mystic/1.12A48 binkp/1.0 20:03:39
1-Info BUILD 2023/01/15 15:30:01 Windows/64
20:03:40 1-Authorization failed 20:03:40 Polled 1 systems
Do you pick up more than one net from the same system? You may need to maintain the same password for each network on the same system.
Could you share what was the resolution. I cannot get areafix to respond or get messages for c-net, retronet, nor pinet from rof :-(Do you pick up more than one net from the same system? You may need to maintain the same password for each network on the same system.
I have sorted the issue now :)
L8rz
Klunk
... Do vegetarians eat animal crackers?
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