On 03-19-20 23:02, Ogg wrote to All <=-
Hi All,
Testing a qwk message. This time I am specifically setting the aka to match The File Bank's address.
..Regards,
Ogg
* SeM. 2.26 * SYSTEM ERROR: press F13 to continue...
--- Platinum Xpress/Win/WINServer v7.0
* Origin: The File Bank BBS! https://tfb-bbs.org (21:5/101) (21:5/101)
* SeM. 2.26 * SYSTEM ERROR: press F13 to continue...
--- Platinum Xpress/Win/WINServer v7.0
* Origin: The File Bank BBS! https://tfb-bbs.org (21:5/101)
(21:5/101)
Where are you "setting the AKA"? In any case, the correct (FSXnet)
AKA is showing in your Origin lines (regardless of what you're setting
on your end), which is what should happen.
I notice you're using SEMPoint, which is quite a good system. I have played with it a bit, though still using Multimail for the bulk of my messaging.
On 03-20-20 19:28, Ogg wrote to Vk3jed <=-
Sempoint can operate in two modes: Fido-point (originally via modem
only), or QWK. The config permits establishing AKA' addresses and usernames. I just found out that the config only pertains to the point operations, and QWK is totally independent of that.
I just wondered if my ignoring the config and AKA settings was
preventing some of my posts from showing up. For example, a few posts
I made at Danger Bay in the last few days never appeared elsewhere on
this network when I was reading this echo with the QWKs from another
BBS.
I notice you're using SEMPoint, which is quite a good system. I have played with it a bit, though still using Multimail for the bulk of my messaging.
I tried Multimail, but I just can't get used to juggling multiple qwk files when looking for a message. Sempoint imports qwk files into a database: Squish, JAM or MSG. As a result, searching for a message
is so much easier.
Sadly, Sempoint is a 16-bit program, so it has been bypassed by many.
But it is quite fine on my XP laptop.
However, this recent project:
"WineVDM - a way to run 16-bit apps on 64-bit Windows"
https://forum.winworldpc.com/discussion/11014/winevdm-a-way-to-run-16-bi t-
apps-on-64-bit-windows
https://tinyurl.com/wrnq6vd
..may give SemPoint some extra life when I migrate most of my
computer use on a new Win64 laptop.
I tried Multimail, but I just can't get used to juggling multiple
qwk files when looking for a message. Sempoint imports qwk files
into a database: Squish, JAM or MSG. As a result, searching for a
message is so much easier.
My setup is using a Squish messagebase. I haven't found where to
change the messagebase format, but nothing wrong with Squish, so I
haven't really bothered looking.
I am running SemPoint under WineVDM. It works extremely well. Highly
recommended if you want to run it under 64 bit Windows.
You'll have no dramas, as I said, I'm running SemPoint on 64 bit with
WineVDM. I don't use it as my main offline reader, but I do use it when I
want to go back through old threads.
On 03-21-20 01:32, Ogg wrote to Vk3jed <=-
You are right. The setting to change the message base type is greyed
out for QWK imports. The default is Squish format. Changing that
does not seem to be possible.
When I first started using Sempoint (back around 2000) it was a point- system. That way Sempoint allows configuring the bases to any of the other formats. I had settled with Jam so that I could use some other echomail stats/analysis progs that were designed for Jam.
Today, Sempoint makes a fine QWK mail reader with the advantages of
being a message database.
I am running SemPoint under WineVDM. It works extremely well. Highly
recommended if you want to run it under 64 bit Windows.
I will certainly give it a go on my Win7-64 pc later on.
You'll have no dramas, as I said, I'm running SemPoint on 64 bit with
WineVDM. I don't use it as my main offline reader, but I do use it when I
want to go back through old threads.
So, how do you combine Multimail and Sempoint? Do you toss the QWK packets twice - once for Multimail and once again to your Sempoint
setup? But if you write your replies with Multimail, they will be
missing in the Sempoint system.
Vk3jed wrote to Ogg <=-
On 03-20-20 19:28, Ogg wrote to Vk3jed <=-
Sempoint can operate in two modes: Fido-point (originally via modem
only), or QWK. The config permits establishing AKA' addresses and usernames. I just found out that the config only pertains to the point operations, and QWK is totally independent of that.
I've only used it with QWK packets from one BBS, and it works well.
On 03-21-20 09:13, poindexter FORTRAN wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I've never seen Sempoint in a list of QWK readers. Does it combine QWK packets into a single database, or do you need to read them separately?
I'd always wanted a way to combine QWK packets in an offline reader to facilitate searches.
I've only used it with QWK packets from one BBS, and it works
well.
I've never seen Sempoint in a list of QWK readers. Does it combine
QWK packets into a single database, or do you need to read them separately?
I'd always wanted a way to combine QWK packets in an offline reader
to facilitate searches.
When I first started using Sempoint (back around 2000) it was a point-
system. That way Sempoint allows configuring the bases to any of the
other formats. I had settled with Jam so that I could use some other
echomail stats/analysis progs that were designed for Jam.
I'd have thought there's be similar for Squish, as that was a popular
messagebase format back in the day too.
Today, Sempoint makes a fine QWK mail reader with the advantages of
being a message database.
Yes, it's a useful local archive store. I do find it easier to navigate
than online BBS interfaces.
I had settled with Jam because I liked the way the specific
Jam-utility produced the echomail reports. Then, eventually, I
actually switched to Fleetstreet/2 (for OS/2). It was practically
the equivalent to Sempoint, but for OS/2. It was a really beautiful performer. Too bad there is no repository of screenshots of many of
these older programs.
On 03-24-20 22:29, Ogg wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I had settled with Jam because I liked the way the specific Jam-utility produced the echomail reports. Then, eventually, I actually switched
to Fleetstreet/2 (for OS/2). It was practically the equivalent to Sempoint, but for OS/2. It was a really beautiful performer. Too bad there is no repository of screenshots of many of these older programs.
The archive at https://www.ipingthereforeiam.com/bbs/msgs/ is handy in
a pinch, (they have a decent SEARCH box at each echo level). But they don't have FSXnet echos.
performer. Too bad there is no repository of screenshots of many of these older programs.Fleetstreet is Open Source and it still has a website: http://fleetstreet.mhohner.de/
I had settled with Jam because I liked the way the specific Jam-utility produced the echomail reports. Then, eventually, I actually switched to Fleetstreet/2 (for OS/2). It was practically
the equivalent to Sempoint, but for OS/2. It was a really beautiful
Am looking at setting up a Telegard/2 system to eventually run the board on. Have ArcaOS 5.0.4. Telegard 3.09 for OS/2 updated as far as it goes. Looked at FastEcho because both Telegard & it run JAM bases. Plus on the FastEcho website...it says you can get a free license by asking for it.
To use as a mailer...got FrontDoor 2.02 or 2.26 for OS/2. Will add into the mix Fleetstreet/2 since you listed the website for it. If I could setup BinkP/D...I would rather do that...but have heard the current upgrade for OS/2 is being delayed out of Russia.
at FastEcho because both Telegard & it run JAM bases. Plus on the FastEc website...it says you can get a free license by asking for it.I think FE would work well for you on OS/2. I ran FE on OS/2 with my RA board many years ago.
I ran Telegard also back in the dial-up days with Squish and
BinkleyTerm. It worked perfectly.
The OS/2 version of binkd works well. There was a recent patch that
hasn't made it to the OS/2 side yet for some reason but I'm sure it will get there before long.
The OS/2 version of binkd works well. There was a recent patch that
hasn't made it to the OS/2 side yet for some reason but I'm sure it will
get there before long.
That's what I've heard. Are there any scripts/how-to's to set it up?
That's what I've heard. Are there any scripts/how-to's to set it up?I'm sure there are but I don't have any URLs off hand.
If you like I could post a binkd.conf that I use with binkd and HPT. I think the outbound directory structure would work just as well with FE.
That would be great & appreciated. Am currently working on the binkd.cfg on my windows box. This way...I can compare what I do with yours.
That would be great & appreciated. Am currently working on the binkd.cfg my windows box. This way...I can compare what I do with yours.I'll import it below with a few example node lines. Watch out for long lines.. they'll wrap..
I had settled with Jam because I liked the way the specific
Jam-utility produced the echomail reports. Then,
eventually, I actually switched to Fleetstreet/2 (for
OS/2). It was practically the equivalent to Sempoint, but
for OS/2. It was a really beautiful
Am looking at setting up a Telegard/2 system to eventually run the
board on. Have ArcaOS 5.0.4. Telegard 3.09 for OS/2 updated as far as
it goes. Looked at FastEcho because both Telegard & it run JAM bases.
Plus on the FastEcho website...it says you can get a free license by
asking for it. To use as a mailer...got FrontDoor 2.02 or 2.26 for
OS/2. Will add into the mix Fleetstreet/2 since you listed the
website for it. If I could setup BinkP/D...I would rather do
that...but have heard the current upgrade for OS/2 is being delayed
out of Russia.
Any suggestions on either open source/freesource software for OS/2 to
run on it?
On 03-25-20 15:40, Phoobar wrote to Al <=-
Did so as well. Couldn't find many who ran Binkley back in the day...so
On 03-25-20 16:18, Al wrote to Phoobar <=-
If you like I could post a binkd.conf that I use with binkd and HPT. I think the outbound directory structure would work just as well with FE.
Just try BinkD for OS/2 (1.1a99). Most likely it will work without any problems. The bug that was fixed only affects a few systems (something with low resources). I'm not sure if the bug affects OS/2 at all. The bigger problem was that the sources didn't compile anymore (1.1a101) on OS/2, so there is another fix for fixing the fix, but it's still an open pull request on github.
Did so as well. Couldn't find many who ran Binkley back in the day...I ran Binkley (DOS) back then, worked very well, and seemed light on resources - it ran well even on an XT. While I ran OS/2 for a long
time, the BBS sostware stack was still DOS based.
Right now...waiting on a registration key for FastEcho for OS/2 from the
author. Sent him an email last night.
Right now...waiting on a registration key for FastEcho for OS/2 from
Good luck. I never got mine, and I requested one last year, in April.
I hope he's doing OK.
Right now...waiting on a registration key for FastEcho for OS/2 from thGood luck. I never got mine, and I requested one last year, in April.
author. Sent him an email last night.
Right now...waiting on a registration key for FastEcho for OS/2 from thGood luck. I never got mine, and I requested one last year, in April.
author. Sent him an email last night.
WOW! Am surprised...especially when people today want to run their software. If this is the case...looks like I better start looking for another method to get it registered.
BTW...got any other software which is usable with JAM message bases where we
don't need to deal with the author not wanting you to register their software?
On 03-26-20 08:40, Phoobar wrote to Vk3jed <=-
Great thing is there's still a lot of OS/2 software out there...with DOS/Windows versions available as well. Was looking at Renegade...until
I was reading about its proprietary message format...compared to
Telegard which has an OS/2 version & runs either Squish/JAM.
Right now...waiting on a registration key for FastEcho for OS/2 from
the author. Sent him an email last night.
I think if you e-mail the registration to him you have a good chance of getting a reply with a registration code. He needs the info in the registration form to generate the key.
If Squish is an option for you the original squish from Lanius should
work for you also on DOS/Win/OS2. I did build squish from source 15
The husky software is also an option. It support Squish, Jam and *.MSG also for echomail, netmail or local bases. Husky is a job to get setup
but it's military grade software. Squish is also good quality software,
it just does echomail, netmail or local message bases but does it well.
I would like to have something running under OS/2. My old DOS setup is one idea, but running something like Telegard does sound interesting. :)
Cool, nice. :) Do you have to pay, or not? Not that I'd be too worried either way. :)
On 03-27-20 11:59, Phoobar wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I would like to have something running under OS/2. My old DOS setup is one idea, but running something like Telegard does sound interesting. :)
The DOS/OS/2 versions are included in your zip files. For either
one...you copy the specific versions over & start throwing the rest
where they need to be. Got it all setup last night under VirtualBox
with SIO2K. Once that happened...came right up with
Telegard/2...running under OS/2 Warp 4.
Once into the config of the software...it's got some bells/whistles I wasn't expecting...like different line lengths from 24-50. Will be
setting up the files with the ANSI's Apam sent me & just copy the
folder over to my BBS box.
The fossil with Vmodem was tricky...just install it & put the Vmodem driver in the line before SIO.DLL in the config.sys file.
Cool, nice. :) Do you have to pay, or not? Not that I'd be too worried either way. :)
The website said it was free. Sent him an email...but will redo it
tonight with the registration form.
with SIO2K. Once that happened...came right up with Telegard/2...running under OS/2 Warp 4.Cool, something to consider. I could run it up under VirtualBox for the time being, then move the BBS to its own machine when the opportunity arises.
On 03-28-20 00:21, Phoobar wrote to Vk3jed <=-
Something to consider is getting everything setup in VirtualBox & when
you have it going the way you want...copy the whole shooting match from
VB over to bare metal. You'd have to set up your fossil...but this way...you tweak it to death & move it over. Plus...when you do
this...make a copy of it on CD-R/DVD/USB as a back up & just remember
to do it about once a month or so.
this...make a copy of it on CD-R/DVD/USB as a back up & just remember to do it about once a month or so.And how easy is it to move OS/2 between different types of hardware?
On 03-28-20 09:36, Phoobar wrote to Vk3jed <=-
With ArcaOS...it's almost an after thought. On my Lenovo...sees
everything & works out of the box. Just like in Windows...you do have
to run upgrades for it...but even with Linux...you have to do that.
The only thing I don't like about it & I think they are working on it
is USB/HDD drives from Windows. ArcaOS requires an LVM on them. With
DFSEE or Linux...very easily done without losing data. Have a 32 GB
OS/2 USB drive I keep all my back ups on.
Other than a couple of minor hiccups like the LVM...it installs just
like Linux/Windows.
to run upgrades for it...but even with Linux...you have to do that.Cool. Well, I've got a heap of old netbooks to try it on. Can it be installed from USB?
Hmm, OK, will cross that bridge when I get to it. Hopefully I'll have ArcaOS in April, just waiting for some money to come through, so I can
buy a copy. :)
On 03-29-20 00:48, Phoobar wrote to Vk3jed <=-
OH YES!!!! You set up the structure of folders & such on the
stick...then copy the ISO over to the drive. Something I have found is that you can install it...but pull out the drive until you see the
devices start loading. Here...you don't do that...the install stops. Hellava better situation than before.
In terms of the Netbooks...you will be shocked on how well they will
run. I would almost compare it to running Puppy Linux.
Hmm, OK, will cross that bridge when I get to it. Hopefully I'll have ArcaOS in April, just waiting for some money to come through, so I can
buy a copy. :)
Have bought a couple of cheap 32 GB Sandisk USB drives to keep backups
of all the software in one place. Compared with many
games/programs...it's amazing how much space you have.
OH YES!!!! You set up the structure of folders & such on the stick...then copy the ISO over to the drive. Something I have found iNow that totally baffled me, I have no idea what you're saying, it
doesn't make sense.
run. I would almost compare it to running Puppy Linux.Cool, I might have found the ideal OS for them. ;)
On 03-30-20 00:09, Phoobar wrote to Vk3jed <=-
Unlike Etcher & others...you start at a command prompt & prep the USB drive for the installation. From there...you copy the ISO to the
specific folder on the USB drive. During installation...I leave the
drive plugged in while rebooting...the install stalls out right before
the ARCAOS icon. You pull it out & put it back in when the drivers are being loaded...it will finish up. It's just different that what we're
used to. It does work...but you have to do a little bit of work.
run. I would almost compare it to running Puppy Linux.Cool, I might have found the ideal OS for them. ;)
Just like going to Linux...it does have a learning curve...but it does make sense...especially since going back to Windows...I'm doing stuff
in there like when working on ArcaOS.
make sense...especially since going back to Windows...I'm doing stuff in there like when working on ArcaOS.Yeah. Hopefully it gives me a good modern version of my OS/2 fix. ;)
On 03-30-20 15:45, Phoobar wrote to Vk3jed <=-
make sense...especially since going back to Windows...I'm doing stuff in there like when working on ArcaOS.Yeah. Hopefully it gives me a good modern version of my OS/2 fix. ;)
Not only that...but out of the box...you have a choice of what you want your desktop to look like. They even have Warp 3 & maybe 2.1 available
as themes. Myself...converted a JPG over to a BMP (yeah that is the standard still) of the Starship Enterprise A leaving orbit as my wallpaper.
Yeah. Hopefully it gives me a good modern version of my OS/2 fix. ;)Cool, hopefully sometime in April, I'll have my fun. ;)
Not only that...but out of the box...you have a choice of what you wa your desktop to look like. They even have Warp 3 & maybe 2.1 availabl
On 04-01-20 18:45, Phoobar wrote to Vk3jed <=-
You will like it. Tried to find an OS/2 book at the local library...but they had nothing...so ordered the Dummies & Unleashed books off of
Ebay.
they had nothing...so ordered the Dummies & Unleashed books off of Ebay.I'm looking forward to getting the OS/2 (family) bug back. :)
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