Subj : non-CM nodes
To   : Michiel van der Vlist
From : Oli
Date : Tue Sep 20 2022 09:47 pm

Michiel wrote (2022-09-20):

 CN>> A non-CM node doesn't have to be a ZMH-only node. As you know, it
 CN>> can carry the ,Tyz flag. A sysop may not want or need to have her
 CN>> system running 24 hours a day, for whatever reason.

 MvdV> Theoretically that is possible and a non CM binkp node is not against the
 MvdV> rules. But it is against common sense. Binkp connectibility requires an
 MvdV> internet connection and these days internet connetions are up 24/7. It
 MvdV> takes EFFORT to configure a binkp system for non CM operation, it strongy
 MvdV> reduces connectivity and there are no benefits that I can see.

We have to save energy. I'm not reading my mails after midnight, why not put the computer to sleep as well.

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