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    From Dale Barnes@1:106/201 to all on Wed Oct 28 13:20:03 2020
    I know that there is a CDP flag setup to allow for a process to auto configure Point software. Do not see that in use but in a few hosts.

    Does anyone currently use any process today to help make the setup easier or any suggestions that help make it easier for someone to setup a point?

    I know this depends on the point software in question etc. I am working on a Android/IOS point software so looking for any feedback, suggestions etc for any of the point systems out there.


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  • From Alan Ianson@1:153/757.2 to Dale Barnes on Sat Oct 31 16:06:52 2020
    I know that there is a CDP flag setup to allow for a process to auto configure Point software. Do not see that in use but in a few hosts.

    Does anyone currently use any process today to help make the setup easier or any suggestions that help make it easier for someone to setup a point?

    I only have one point here (aside from three used locally). I will gladly add a point for anyone who would like to do that.

    There is a disconnect between myself and those who might be interested in participating as a point and I'm not sure of a good way to close that gap.

    I know this depends on the point software in question etc. I am working on Android/IOS point software so looking for any feedback, suggestions etc for an of the point systems out there.

    I have wondered but I really don't know if the CDP flag would help at all or how it works. There is a process for bosses and points to go through to get things working between them. I'd be all in to find ways of making that easier.

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  • From Martin Foster@2:310/31.3 to Dale Barnes on Sun Nov 1 12:03:00 2020
    Hello Dale!

    *** Wednesday 28.10.20 at 13:20, Dale Barnes wrote to all:

    I know that there is a CDP flag setup to allow for a process to auto configure Point software.

    If you don't mind me saying, CDP doesn't work like that, it indicates that
    a Node is running a system which automatically allocates Point numbers to prospective Points and automatically sets them up on the Node's system. It does nothing for the Points' software, Points still have to configure
    their own software manually. However .....

    Does anyone currently use any process today to help make the setup easier or any suggestions that help make it easier for someone to setup a point?

    ..... I know of one Point programme which autmatically configures BinkD,
    hpt, htick, GoldED and a few other bits 'n bobs based on data provided by
    the Point during the setup. It also *optionally* supports the Point part
    of CDP and is called Fido Packet Deluxe. It's very old but it works well
    even on Win10(64-Bit). If it's of interest, you can grab a copy from here:

    https://stargate.org.uk/fpd (source is also available for d/load).

    Regards,
    Martin

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  • From Martin Foster@2:310/31.3 to Dale Barnes on Thu Nov 5 11:39:00 2020
    Hello Dale!

    *** Sunday 01.11.20 at 12:03, Martin Foster wrote to Dale Barnes:

    I know that there is a CDP flag setup to allow for a process to auto
    configure Point software.

    If you don't mind me saying, CDP doesn't work like that, it indicates
    that a Node is running a system which automatically allocates Point numbers to prospective Points and automatically sets them up on the
    Node's system.

    If you're considering having a serious look at this, you'll probably need this .....

    ---------- 8< ----------
    FreePoint v2.42, (c)2001 CvB, Released
    under the GNU PUBLIC LICENSE
    FreePoint is an utility to choose a free
    point number on a node system and to
    randomly generate up to 4 passwords for
    the newly chosen point number.
    This data can be used to automatically
    configure a node system with the new
    point's data.
    FreePoint can update text configurations
    of any kind plus binary configurations
    for which utilities are available.
    Utilites for the following programs are
    included: Allfix, FastEcho, FileScan,
    FMail, FrontDoor, IMail.
    FreePoint comes in executables for DOS,
    OS/2 and Win32 with source code.
    Compiles under Linux.
    ---------- 8< ----------

    Please feel free to grab a copy from https://stargate.org.uk/cdp/

    Regards,
    Martin

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