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От : Dan Clough 1:135/115 01 июн 23 08:46:00
К : Alan Ianson 01 июн 23 17:03:09
Тема : Re: Why use a Point, and recommendations
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-=> Alan Ianson wrote to Dan Clough <=-
> 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)?
AI> I don`t think there are any pros or cons.
AI> When running a point you poll your boss for new mail, much like
AI> you do with an OLR but the interface is different.
Yes, okay.
> 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?
AI> I use Aftershock on my phone. It`s handy when I am away from home
AI> for netmail and a few echo`s I want to stay in touch with. It
AI> comes in handy when I may not have a computer or OLR easily
AI> available.
AI> HotDoged is another option for a phone or a tablet.
Hmmm, both of those seem to be for Android only... I use an iPhone.
Probably not something I`d care about doing anyway.
AI> OpenXP is a good choice for a point setup on a computer with a
AI> TUI or WinPoint for a windows setup.
I may take a look at OpenXP. There are no Windows here. :-)
Thanks for the info!
... Gone crazy, be back later, please leave message.
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