Subj : Re: binkd cfg question.
To   : Wilfred van Velzen
From : Nicholas Boel
Date : Sat Nov 16 2024 10:35:02

Hello Wilfred,

On Sat, Nov 16 2024 09:50:52 -0600, you wrote:

>  NB> You can't (or shouldn't) be able to poll a point, unless you went out
>  NB> of your way to setup a direct connection with it. However, that would
>  NB> defeat the purpose of that system being a point.

> Why not? Two of my points have mailers online, that can be connected
> directly. Their connection info is published in the Z2 point list...

Seems like they wouldn't really be classified as points (except for the fact that they have a point in their node number), then, if they have mailers online and are able to be connected to by the general population? Maybe we should look up the definition of "point" again?

In regards to routing netmail, it /should/ be done via the boss node *by default*. If one wants to setup a direct route to a point (or anyone, for that matter), that is up to those two systems. Honestly, I shouldn't even have to explain this, as you know these answers already. Seems as though you just wanted to stir the pot. Instead of replying to me with contradictions, why not try to help the original poster, instead?

Nothing here has been stated that communication between the two systems has been set up directly. All that was stated was that he was trying to send mail to a point directly (only with mention of his domain line in binkd.conf - no mention whatsoever of his routing configuration) So, I was referring to the defaults.. and also stated "unless you went out of your way to setup a direct connection". I think I covered what I needed to, unless you have more to add?

Regards,
Nick

.... He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
--- SBBSecho 3.22-Linux
 * Origin: _thePharcyde telnet://bbs.pharcyde.org (Wisconsin) (1:154/700)

.