Subj : Re: binkd cfg question.
To   : Nicholas Boel
From : Wilfred van Velzen
Date : Sat Nov 16 2024 06:34 pm

Hi Nicholas,

On 2024-11-16 10:35:03, you wrote to me:

 >>  NB> You can't (or shouldn't) be able to poll a point, unless you went
 >> out
 >>  NB> of your way to setup a direct connection with it. However, that would
 >>  NB> defeat the purpose of that system being a point.

 >> Why not? Two of my points have mailers online, that can be connected
 >> directly. Their connection info is published in the Z2 point list...

 NB> Seems like they wouldn't really be classified as points (except for the fact
 NB> that they have a point in their node number), then, if they have mailers
 NB> online and are able to be connected to by the general population? Maybe we
 NB> should look up the definition of "point" again?

 NB> In regards to routing netmail, it /should/ be done via the boss node *by
 NB> default*. If one wants to setup a direct route to a point (or anyone, for that
 NB> matter), that is up to those two systems. Honestly, I shouldn't even have to
 NB> explain this, as you know these answers already. Seems as though you just
 NB> wanted to stir the pot. Instead of replying to me with contradictions, why not
 NB> try to help the original poster, instead?

 NB> Nothing here has been stated that communication between the two systems has
 NB> been set up directly. All that was stated was that he was trying to send mail
 NB> to a point directly (only with mention of his domain line in binkd.conf - no
 NB> mention whatsoever of his routing configuration) So, I was referring to the
 NB> defaults.. and also stated "unless you went out of your way to setup a direct
 NB> connection". I think I covered what I needed to, unless you have more to add?

I'm not trying to stir the pot. I'm just trying to point out that sometimes someone with a mailer publicly online 24/7, doesn't need, or want, or can't have a full blown node number, a point number will suffice, and is much easier to obtain...

That's it. And of course these are exceptions to the normal, although still valid use cases.
And if a sender doesn't have the connection info for such a point, although publicly available, he has no choice and has to route as you say...

Bye, Wilfred.


Btw: Why doesn't your message have a REPLY: kludge?


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