Subj : DNS Nodelist available for fsxnet
To   : All
From : deon
Date : Thu Oct 05 2023 03:43 pm

Hey folks,

Just thought I'd let you know that fsxnet is now supporting DNS nodelist queries. (FTS-5004)

Paul delegated z21.fsxnet.nz to clrghouz, which means your node and BBS name, including operating ports are available in the DNS.

The syntax is [pP.]fX.nY.z21.fsxnet.nz, where P is the point address (this is optional, and clrghouz doesnt have any point definitions in it). X is your node number and Y is your net number.

So for my BBS, its f116.n2.z21.fsxnet.nz. Querying a TXT record you should get back the BBS name (Alterant):

For clrghouz:
host -t TXT f100.n3.z21.fsxnet.nz
f100.n3.z21.fsxnet.nz descriptive text "Clearing Houz"

Querying for a SRV record, you prefix that with _binkp._tcp..., so for clrghouz:
host -t SRV _binkp._tcp.f100.n3.z21.fsxnet.nz
_binkp._tcp.f100.n3.z21.fsxnet.nz has SRV record 0 0 24554 clrghouz.bbs.dege.au.

and emsi...
host -t SRV _ifcico._tcp.f100.n3.z21.fsxnet.nz
_ifcico._tcp.f100.n3.z21.fsxnet.nz has SRV record 0 1 60179 clrghouz.bbs.dege.au.

This is only useful to you, if you have a mailer that supports DNS queries. Currently Synchronet does, and I believe binkd does as well - not sure about other software.

If your details are not correct, make sure your hub has the updated information, which is sent on Thursday's to Paul for inclusion in the next nodelist. For Hub 3 nodes, you can update your details in clrghouz, and it'll be visible immediately.


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