• Info Pack

    From Mike Dippel@454:1/393 to Barry Martin on Friday, August 25, 2023 17:39:56
    I know that there is no weekly infopack or nodelist sent out. I would be happy to assist
    with this, if you wish. My last one was in 2018.

    Mike Dippel

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  • From Nigel Reed@454:1/5016 to Mike Dippel on Sunday, August 27, 2023 05:28:20
    On Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:39:56 -0400
    "Mike Dippel" (454:1/393) <Mike.Dippel@f393.n1.z454.fidonet> wrote:

    I know that there is no weekly infopack or nodelist sent out. I
    would be happy to assist with this, if you wish. My last one was in
    2018.

    Mike Dippel

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    I don't think ilink even has any file areas does it? Would be nice.
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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Mike Dippel on Monday, August 28, 2023 07:17:00

    Hi Mike!

    I know that there is no weekly infopack or nodelist sent out. I
    would be happy to assist with this, if you wish. My last one was
    in 2018.

    Let me get back to you on that -- seems to have been a reason why we disontinued but not enough coffee in my system to remember.



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  • From Mike Powell@454:3/105 to BARRY MARTIN on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 07:35:00
    I know that there is no weekly infopack or nodelist sent out. I
    would be happy to assist with this, if you wish. My last one was
    in 2018.

    Let me get back to you on that -- seems to have been a reason why we disontinued but not enough coffee in my system to remember.

    It might have gone something like "some sysops want a weekly nodelist, but there is no reason to update a nodelist that has not had any updates."

    I am on another network where this issue came up. We get a weekly nodelist
    but it often doesn't change week-to-week which was causing some sysops with automated nodelist processing to run into issues... their processor would
    burp on the "new" old nodelist, and they expected the net coordinator to
    figure out the issue.

    Mike


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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to All on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 19:32:00

    Mike Dippel and Nigel Reed:

    I checked with the other administrators just in case I was missing a
    detail or it would be a good idea. They appreciate the thought but we
    all agreed it was an unnecessary project.

    The Fido nodelist is current even though dated February 2023; Michael
    Luko will touch the date to make it current

    There is no common file area so each BBS has their own dependant on the SysOp's interests.



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  • From Mike Dippel@454:1/393 to Barry Martin on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:12:50
    On 8/29/2023 7:32 PM, Barry Martin wrote to All:

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    Mike Dippel and Nigel Reed:

    I checked with the other administrators just in case I was missing a
    detail or it would be a good idea. They appreciate the thought but we
    all agreed it was an unnecessary project.

    The Fido nodelist is current even though dated February 2023; Michael
    Luko will touch the date to make it current

    There is no common file area so each BBS has their own dependent on the SysOp's interests.


    Is there a current Nodelist that you can forward to my email address at: mdippel@gmail.com

    Mike Dippel

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  • From Michael Luko@454:1/1 to Mike Dippel on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 17:41:00
    Is there a current Nodelist that you can forward to my email address
    at: mdippel@gmail.com

    I can send you a current nodelist to your email a bit later.

    I have the following batch file that gets executed if a change is made
    to the nodelist:

    cd \pcb\qfront
    c:\pcb\qfront\qfutil /addr:454:2/1 /forward
    /file:c:\pcb\ilink\docs\il-list*.* /flags:hold
    c:\pcb\qfront\qfutil /addr:454:1/393 /forward /file:c:\pcb\ilink\docs\il-list*.* /flags:hold
    c:\pcb\qfront\qfutil /addr:454:1/5016 /forward /file:c:\pcb\ilink\docs\il-list*.* /flags:hold
    c:\pcb\qfront\qfutil /addr:454:3/105 /forward /file:c:\pcb\ilink\docs\il-list*.* /flags:hold
    cd %pcbdir%
    starter.bat

    If there are any system that would like to be added to the list let
    me know. Also is there any interest in putting the batch file on a
    scheduled event in additon to as changes are made? Weekly, monthly?

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  • From Mike Dippel@454:1/393 to Mike Powell on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 18:57:42
    On 8/30/2023 7:40 AM, Mike Powell wrote to Barry Martin:

    I know that there is no weekly infopack or nodelist sent out. I would be happy to assist with this, if you wish. My last one was
    in 2018.

    Let me get back to you on that -- seems to have been a reason why we discontinued but not enough coffee in my system to remember.

    It might have gone something like "some sysops want a weekly nodelist, but there is no reason to update a nodelist that has not had any updates."

    I am on another network where this issue came up. We get a weekly nodelist but it often doesn't change week-to-week which was causing some sysops with automated nodelist processing to run into issues... their processor would burp on the "new" old nodelist, and they expected the net coordinator to figure out the issue.

    Mike

    When I hatch a new one each week for HobbyNet, I have the option to have your system
    delete the old one when the replacement arrives.

    Sometimes, the new nodelist is not the addition of a new node, but the deletion of a
    node that is down for some reason.

    More than likely, I will be removing one on Friday morning that hasn't been active for
    about 3 months or so. It's just nice to be able to have a current list, but certainly not a
    requirement.

    Mike Dippel

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  • From Mike Dippel@454:1/393 to Michael Luko on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 23:39:46
    On 8/30/2023 5:41 PM, Michael Luko wrote to Mike Dippel:


    I can send you a current nodelist to your email a bit later.

    I have the following batch file that gets executed if a change is made
    to the nodelist:

    cd \pcb\qfront
    c:\pcb\qfront\qfutil /addr:454:2/1 /forward /file:c:\pcb\ilink\docs\il-list*.* /flags:hold
    c:\pcb\qfront\qfutil /addr:454:1/393 /forward /file:c:\pcb\ilink\docs\il-list*.* /flags:hold
    c:\pcb\qfront\qfutil /addr:454:1/5016 /forward /file:c:\pcb\ilink\docs\il-list*.* /flags:hold
    c:\pcb\qfront\qfutil /addr:454:3/105 /forward /file:c:\pcb\ilink\docs\il-list*.* /flags:hold
    cd %pcbdir%
    starter.bat

    If there are any system that would like to be added to the list let
    me know. Also is there any interest in putting the batch file on a
    scheduled event in addition to as changes are made? Weekly, monthly?

    It would be almost impossible for me to send it directly to each node using my tic
    hatcher since I would have to have a connection to each node in my Platinum Express
    Data Processor.

    What I could do is to compile the nodelist only when there are any changes, and email it
    as an attachment to the various nodes.

    It's easy for me to do this with my HobbyNet since I am in control of them all. Not so
    easy for iLink.

    Let me know.

    Mike Dippel

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  • From Michael Luko@454:1/1 to Mike Dippel on Thursday, August 31, 2023 18:43:00
    It would be almost impossible for me to send it directly to each node
    using my tic hatcher since I would have to have a connection to each
    node in my Platinum Express Data Processor.

    What I could do is to compile the nodelist only when there are any
    changes, and email it as an attachment to the various nodes.

    I wasn't having you do the sending. I already have my system
    forwarding the nodelist to those who wanted it sent to them. This is
    done on changes only. If there is an interest in having the batch file
    tied to an event that would run weekly or monthly that could be done.
    Any feedback from the peanut gallery?

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Mike Powell on Thursday, August 31, 2023 07:06:00


    Hi Mike!

    I know that there is no weekly infopack or nodelist sent out. I
    would be happy to assist with this, if you wish. My last one was
    in 2018.
    Let me get back to you on that -- seems to have been a reason why we disontinued but not enough coffee in my system to remember.
    It might have gone something like "some sysops want a weekly
    nodelist, but there is no reason to update a nodelist that has
    not had any updates."
    I am on another network where this issue came up. We get a weekly
    nodelist but it often doesn't change week-to-week which was
    causing some sysops with automated nodelist processing to run
    into issues... their processor would burp on the "new" old
    nodelist, and they expected the net coordinator to figure out the
    issue.

    Right: one reason I didn't want to immediately say 'no' just because I
    thought we didn't need it. I use Wildcat! and that system doesn't need
    but Syncronet systems are assigned to you because you're familiar with
    its nuances. I figured if Sychronet (for example) needed a file it
    would have been created and generated as needed.


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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Michael Luko on Thursday, August 31, 2023 07:06:00


    Is there a current Nodelist that you can forward to my email address
    at: mdippel@gmail.com
    I can send you a current nodelist to your email a bit later.

    Thanks for giving this to Mike Dippel.

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  • From Mike Powell@454:3/105 to BARRY MARTIN on Friday, September 01, 2023 13:17:00
    Right: one reason I didn't want to immediately say 'no' just because I thought we didn't need it. I use Wildcat! and that system doesn't need
    but Syncronet systems are assigned to you because you're familiar with
    its nuances. I figured if Sychronet (for example) needed a file it
    would have been created and generated as needed.

    Synchronet doesn't need the nodelist but can use it. I suspect some sysops
    may have their systems set up to use it.

    Mike


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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Mike Powell on Saturday, September 02, 2023 07:00:00

    Mi Mike!

    Right: one reason I didn't want to immediately say 'no' just because I thought we didn't need it. I use Wildcat! and that system doesn't need
    but Syncronet systems are assigned to you because you're familiar with
    its nuances. I figured if Sychronet (for example) needed a file it
    would have been created and generated as needed.
    Synchronet doesn't need the nodelist but can use it. I suspect
    some sysops may have their systems set up to use it.

    Makes sense.

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