Subj : Re: Unzip packets
To   : deon
From : Warpslide
Date : Thu Feb 04 2021 21:00:21

On 05 Feb 2021, deon said the following...
 
 de> While it is true that fido packets do not need to be compressed -
 de> outgoing packets *from* Hub 3 are compressed for many reasons.

 de> So, while you can send uncompressed packets to Hub 3, Cosmo will need a
 de> compression tool to unbundle the packets Hub 3 builds and packs for him.

Huh!  Interesting, I've guess I just never really looked that much more into it just because everything is working.

 de> (Perhaps if I can nut out the case where it is overwriting packets, then
 de> I can properly remove this restriction, but for now, its best to keep
 de> bundled packets. It also keeps the "outbound" somewhat clean - but I
 de> could address that with some scripting to find orphan packets I guess.)

I don't envy your position running a hub, but I certainly do appreciate the work you put into it. :)


Jay

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