Subj : Best way to set up link names
To   : Paul Hayton
From : Kai Richter
Date : Sun Mar 14 2021 13:56:08

Hello Paul!

14 Mar 21, Paul Hayton wrote to All:

 PH> In the config for links I had set up nodes using link names like

 PH> Mar:14:2021:13:36:33  AreaFix: HELP sent to 1202 L
 PH> Mar:14:2021:13:36:34  Wrote Netmail: 21:1/100.0 -> 21:2/1202.0 8

 PH> So I'm thinking ... well I could call the link 'Sysop' but then I'm
 PH> picking only one link can have that name i.e. each link needs to be
 PH> unique.

That's why you shouldn't bloat your network layout. There is no need for northern and southern nets if both connect to the same INA. Keep it simple.

For easy identification you could use link names like sysop_name.zone

 PH> I could use the FTN address for the link name, and tell folks to
 PH> ensure their end will map netmail sent to their AKA to their sysop
 PH> netmail inbox..

 PH> 1) there's more than one 'joe blogs'

joe_blogs_two.21

 PH> 2) you're feeding 'job blogs' assorted zones/nets - how does that end
 PH> up working when you have different rules for what you configure to
 PH> feed Fido vs fsxNet etc.

Use what's most usable for you. joe.fido, joe.fsx, fido.foe, fsx.joe...

Regards

Kai

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