Subj : Re: Why use a Point, and recommendations
To   : Alan Ianson
From : Dan Clough
Date : Thu Jun 01 2023 08:46:00

-=> Alan Ianson wrote to Dan Clough <=-

 > Just started following this echo, as I may have an interest in setting
 > up a point for reading mail.  I have a few questions, and apologize if
 > they've been asked before, which I'm sure they have...

 > 1.  What pros/cons are there to using a Point, versus reading/writing
 > echomail directly on a BBS, or with an Offline Reader.  I operate a BBS,
 > and have used offline mail readers for years.  Just wondering how/if a
 > point would be "better" in some way.  What can it do for me that I can't
 > currently do with my OLR (MultiMail)?

 AI> I don't think there are any pros or cons.

 AI> When running a point you poll your boss for new mail, much like
 AI> you do with an OLR but the interface is different.

Yes, okay.

 > 2.  I'm interested (only) in software for Linux.  A glance through the
 > existing messages here would seem to indicate that 'OpenXP' is the point
 > software of choice.  Pretty much true?  Any alternatives to that?

 AI> I use Aftershock on my phone. It's handy when I am away from home
 AI> for netmail and a few echo's I want to stay in touch with. It
 AI> comes in handy when I may not have a computer or OLR easily
 AI> available.

 AI> HotDoged is another option for a phone or a tablet.

Hmmm, both of those seem to be for Android only... I use an iPhone.  
Probably not something I'd care about doing anyway.

 AI> OpenXP is a good choice for a point setup on a computer with a
 AI> TUI or WinPoint for a windows setup.

I may take a look at OpenXP.  There are no Windows here.  :-)

Thanks for the info!



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