Subj : non-CM nodes
To   : Oli
From : Michiel van der Vlist
Date : Wed Sep 21 2022 04:59 pm

Hello Oli,

On Tuesday September 20 2022 21:47, you wrote to me:

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

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

Because it would seriously degrade my connectivity. The switch from dial up connection via analog POTS to a "wideband" internet connection brought greater speed, but for Fidonet the main improvement was going to 24/7 connectivity without additional cost. That was a major change for the better and the Fidoweb as we have it now would be impossible without it. Going back to non 24/7 connectivity is not an option for me. I may consider moving from a full desktop to a Raspbery Pi for the node. It only takes 5 Watt.


Cheers, Michiel

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