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От : Alan Ianson 1:153/757 31 май 23 20:05:00
К : Dan Clough 31 май 23 06:09:07
Тема : Why use a Point, and recommendations
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> Just started following this echo, as I may have an interest in setting
> up a point for reading mail. I have a few questions, and apologize if
> they`ve been asked before, which I`m sure they have...
> 1. What pros/cons are there to using a Point, versus reading/writing
> echomail directly on a BBS, or with an Offline Reader. I operate a BBS,
> and have used offline mail readers for years. Just wondering how/if a
> point would be "better" in some way. What can it do for me that I can`t
> currently do with my OLR (MultiMail)?
I don`t think there are any pros or cons.
When running a point you poll your boss for new mail, much like
you do with an OLR but the interface is different.
> 2. I`m interested (only) in software for Linux. A glance through the
> existing messages here would seem to indicate that `OpenXP` is the point
> software of choice. Pretty much true? Any alternatives to that?
I use Aftershock on my phone. It`s handy when I am away from home
for netmail and a few echo`s I want to stay in touch with. It comes
in handy when I may not have a computer or OLR easily available.
HotDoged is another option for a phone or a tablet.
OpenXP is a good choice for a point setup on a computer with a
TUI or WinPoint for a windows setup.
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