• LinuxNet

    From Rick Smith@1:105/81 to All on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 07:21:00

    LinuxNet is Back

    +--------------------------------------------------------+
    ¦Current infopack for LinuxNet FTN Network. ¦
    ¦WHQ BBS: bbs.thebytexchange.com | Includes apps and ¦
    ¦files to get connected to LinuxNet. ¦
    +--------------------------------------------------------+

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23
    FTP : ftp://ftp.thebytexchange.com Port: 21
    Binkp: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port:24554 MD5:On

    Online (Preferred Method!):
    We have an online APP located on The ByteXchange BBS, Main Menu. Option 1. Fill out the form completely.
    This will generate your application and send it for processing. This is the fastest way.

    ... Recipes..The bumper stickers of BBSing
    --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20220504
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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Rick Smith on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 10:48:11
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to All on Tue Dec 05 2023 07:21 am


    LinuxNet is Back

    +--------------------------------------------------------+
    |Current infopack for LinuxNet FTN Network. |
    |WHQ BBS: bbs.thebytexchange.com | Includes apps and |
    |files to get connected to LinuxNet. |
    +--------------------------------------------------------+

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS: ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23
    FTP : ftp://ftp.thebytexchange.com Port: 21
    Binkp: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port:24554 MD5:On

    Online (Preferred Method!):
    We have an online APP located on The ByteXchange BBS, Main Menu. Option 1. Fill out the form completely.
    This will generate your application and send it for processing. This is the fastest way.

    Logged in to the BBS. Do not see an infopack available to download. Tried to list the message areas as indicated on a menu, but it did nothing. Don't really want to complete an online application until I can see more about the network. Can you put a "backbone.na" type file and the application up for download?
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  • From deon@3:633/509 to Rick Smith on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 13:16:41
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to All on Tue Dec 05 2023 07:21 am

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS: ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23

    deon:$ host bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com
    Host bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com not found: 3(NXDOMAIN)

    deon:$ whois thebytexchangebbs.com
    # whois.verisign-grs.com

    No match for domain "THEBYTEXCHANGEBBS.COM".
    Last update of whois database: 2023-12-06T02:16:32Z <<<


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  • From Andrew Leary@1:320/219 to deon on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 00:00:53
    Hello deon!

    06 Dec 23 13:16, you wrote to Rick Smith:

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23

    The correct address is bbs.thebytexchange.com.

    Andrew

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  • From Rick Smith@1:105/81 to Dan Clough on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 07:19:28
    Hello Dan!

    Tuesday December 05 2023 10:48, you wrote to me:

    * Forwarded from area 'OTHERNETS'
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to All on Tue Dec 05 2023 07:21 am


    LinuxNet is Back

    +--------------------------------------------------------+
    |Current infopack for LinuxNet FTN Network. |
    |WHQ BBS: bbs.thebytexchange.com | Includes apps and |
    |files to get connected to LinuxNet. |
    +--------------------------------------------------------+

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23
    FTP : ftp://ftp.thebytexchange.com Port: 21
    Binkp: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port:24554 MD5:On

    Online (Preferred Method!):
    We have an online APP located on The ByteXchange BBS, Main Menu.
    Option 1. Fill out the form completely. This will generate your
    application and send it for processing. This is the fastest way.

    Logged in to the BBS. Do not see an infopack available to download.
    Tried to list the message areas as indicated on a menu, but it did nothing. Don't really want to complete an online application until I
    can see more about the network. Can you put a "backbone.na" type file
    and the application up for download?

    Yeah I thought he was ready sorry about that..... I am working on it..

    Regards,

    Rick

    ... BBSing: One part feudalism, one part anarchy, & all fun
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  • From Rick Smith@1:105/81 to deon on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 07:20:08
    Hello deon!

    Wednesday December 06 2023 13:16, you wrote to me:

    * Forwarded from area 'OTHERNETS'
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to All on Tue Dec 05 2023 07:21 am

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23

    deon:$ host bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com
    Host bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com not found: 3(NXDOMAIN)

    deon:$ whois thebytexchangebbs.com
    # whois.verisign-grs.com

    No match for domain "THEBYTEXCHANGEBBS.COM".
    Last update of whois database: 2023-12-06T02:16:32Z <<<

    Yeah I thought he was ready sorry about that..... I am working on it..

    Regards,

    Rick

    ... BBSing is irrelevant. You will be assimilated. --Sysop of Borg
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  • From Rick Smith@1:105/81 to Dan Clough on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 07:37:14
    Hello Dan!

    Answering a msg of <Tuesday December 05 2023>, from you to me:


    Regards,

    Rick

    ... BBSing and Computers
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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Rick Smith on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 10:29:00
    Rick Smith wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Hello Dan!

    Answering a msg of <Tuesday December 05 2023>, from you to me:

    Got the info pack, thanks.



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  • From deon@3:633/509 to Rick Smith on Thursday, December 07, 2023 08:42:10
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to deon on Wed Dec 06 2023 07:20 am

    No match for domain "THEBYTEXCHANGEBBS.COM".
    Last update of whois database: 2023-12-06T02:16:32Z <<<

    Yeah I thought he was ready sorry about that..... I am working on it..

    No biggie, just wanted to make you aware - in case there was a mistake.

    I think the "bbs" part of the domain name shouldnt be there?
    ie: just thebytexchange.com


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  • From paul lee@1:105/420 to deon on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 20:18:38
    deon:$ host bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com
    Host bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com not found: 3(NXDOMAIN)

    same here. will try again s00n!



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    |08.........

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  • From Rick Smith@1:105/81 to deon on Thursday, December 07, 2023 15:39:18
    Hello deon!

    Thursday December 07 2023 08:42, you wrote to me:

    * Forwarded from area 'OTHERNETS'
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to deon on Wed Dec 06 2023 07:20 am

    No match for domain "THEBYTEXCHANGEBBS.COM".
    Last update of whois database: 2023-12-06T02:16:32Z <<<

    Yeah I thought he was ready sorry about that..... I am working on
    it..

    No biggie, just wanted to make you aware - in case there was a
    mistake.

    I think the "bbs" part of the domain name shouldnt be there?
    ie: just thebytexchange.com

    I am trying to find a subtle keystroke error becaus I can get it ping, and show registry etc... Which is odd because I critically looked at what you type and it seems accurate


    Regards,

    Rick

    ... BBSing, A right to information not a privilage to abuse privacy.
    --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20220504
    * Origin: Awesome Net- Oregon FTN Hub - www.awesomenet.us (1:105/81)
  • From deon@3:633/509 to Rick Smith on Friday, December 08, 2023 14:22:10
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to deon on Thu Dec 07 2023 03:39 pm

    Howdy,

    No match for domain "THEBYTEXCHANGEBBS.COM".
    Last update of whois database: 2023-12-06T02:16:32Z <<<

    I am trying to find a subtle keystroke error becaus I can get it ping, and show registry etc... Which is odd because I critically looked at what you type and it seems accurate

    I think somebody pointed out that the domain is "thebytexchange.com", not "thebytexchangebbs.com"... right?

    (The former does answer a telnet call...)


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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to Rick Smith on Friday, December 15, 2023 00:26:57
    On Tue, 5 Dec 2023 07:21:00 -0800
    "Rick Smith" (1:105/81) <Rick.Smith@f81.n105.z1.fidonet> wrote:
    LinuxNet is Back

    +--------------------------------------------------------+
    ¦Current infopack for LinuxNet FTN Network. ¦
    ¦WHQ BBS: bbs.thebytexchange.com | Includes apps and ¦
    ¦files to get connected to LinuxNet. ¦
    +--------------------------------------------------------+

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23
    FTP : ftp://ftp.thebytexchange.com Port: 21
    Binkp: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port:24554 MD5:On

    Online (Preferred Method!):
    We have an online APP located on The ByteXchange BBS, Main Menu.
    Option 1. Fill out the form completely. This will generate your
    application and send it for processing. This is the fastest way.

    ... Recipes..The bumper stickers of BBSing
    --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20220504
    * Origin: Awesome Net- Oregon FTN Hub - www.awesomenet.us (1:105/81)
    Let me know when you have all the kinks ironed out and I'll sign up.
    --
    End Of The Line BBS - Plano, TX
    telnet endofthelinebbs.com 23
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Linux
    * Origin: End Of The Line BBS - endofthelinebbs.com (1:124/5016)
  • From Rick Smith@1:105/81 to Nigel Reed on Friday, December 15, 2023 06:05:34
    Hello Nigel!

    Friday December 15 2023 00:26, you wrote to me:

    * Forwarded from area 'OTHERNETS'
    On Tue, 5 Dec 2023 07:21:00 -0800
    "Rick Smith" (1:105/81) <Rick.Smith@f81.n105.z1.fidonet> wrote:
    LinuxNet is Back

    +--------------------------------------------------------+
    ¦Current infopack for LinuxNet FTN Network. ¦
    ¦WHQ BBS: bbs.thebytexchange.com | Includes apps and ¦
    ¦files to get connected to LinuxNet. ¦
    +--------------------------------------------------------+

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23
    FTP : ftp://ftp.thebytexchange.com Port: 21
    Binkp: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port:24554 MD5:On

    Online (Preferred Method!):
    We have an online APP located on The ByteXchange BBS, Main Menu.
    Option 1. Fill out the form completely. This will generate your
    application and send it for processing. This is the fastest way.

    ... Recipes..The bumper stickers of BBSing
    --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20220504
    * Origin: Awesome Net- Oregon FTN Hub - www.awesomenet.us
    (1:105/81)
    Let me know when you have all the kinks ironed out and I'll sign up.
    --
    End Of The Line BBS - Plano, TX
    telnet endofthelinebbs.com 23

    I believe we are up, nodelists being produced each week all traffic routing as it should... Good to go.

    Regards,

    Rick

    ... Taglines are the Rest Room walls of BBSing!
    --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20220504
    * Origin: Awesome Net- Oregon FTN Hub - www.awesomenet.us (1:105/81)
  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Rick Smith on Sunday, December 17, 2023 20:02:44
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to Nigel Reed on Fri Dec 15 2023 06:05 am

    LinuxNet is Back

    +--------------------------------------------------------+
    |Current infopack for LinuxNet FTN Network. |
    |WHQ BBS: bbs.thebytexchange.com | Includes apps and |
    |files to get connected to LinuxNet. |
    +--------------------------------------------------------+

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23
    FTP : ftp://ftp.thebytexchange.com Port: 21
    Binkp: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port:24554 MD5:On

    Online (Preferred Method!):
    We have an online APP located on The ByteXchange BBS, Main Menu.
    Option 1. Fill out the form completely. This will generate your
    application and send it for processing. This is the fastest way.

    Let me know when you have all the kinks ironed out and I'll sign up.

    I believe we are up, nodelists being produced each week all traffic routing as it should... Good to go.

    This has not been my experience with this new net. I got a node number assigned fairly quickly, but no nodelist or traffic. Please re-check...
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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Monday, December 18, 2023 00:44:29
    On Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:05:34 -0800
    "Rick Smith" (1:105/81) <Rick.Smith@f81.n105.z1.fidonet> wrote:
    Hello Nigel!

    Friday December 15 2023 00:26, you wrote to me:

    * Forwarded from area 'OTHERNETS'
    On Tue, 5 Dec 2023 07:21:00 -0800
    "Rick Smith" (1:105/81) <Rick.Smith@f81.n105.z1.fidonet> wrote:
    LinuxNet is Back

    +--------------------------------------------------------+
    ¦Current infopack for LinuxNet FTN Network. ¦
    ¦WHQ BBS: bbs.thebytexchange.com | Includes apps and ¦
    ¦files to get connected to LinuxNet. ¦
    +--------------------------------------------------------+

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23
    FTP : ftp://ftp.thebytexchange.com Port: 21
    Binkp: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port:24554 MD5:On

    Online (Preferred Method!):
    We have an online APP located on The ByteXchange BBS, Main Menu.
    Option 1. Fill out the form completely. This will generate your
    application and send it for processing. This is the fastest way.

    ... Recipes..The bumper stickers of BBSing
    --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20220504
    * Origin: Awesome Net- Oregon FTN Hub - www.awesomenet.us
    (1:105/81)
    Let me know when you have all the kinks ironed out and I'll sign
    up. --
    End Of The Line BBS - Plano, TX
    telnet endofthelinebbs.com 23

    I believe we are up, nodelists being produced each week all traffic
    routing as it should... Good to go.

    Regards,

    Rick

    ... Taglines are the Rest Room walls of BBSing!
    --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20220504
    * Origin: Awesome Net- Oregon FTN Hub - www.awesomenet.us (1:105/81)
    Seems people have been having trouble connecting to the right server
    etc. Please maybe make a new post with the details correct. Thanks.
    --
    End Of The Line BBS - Plano, TX
    telnet endofthelinebbs.com 23
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Linux
    * Origin: End Of The Line BBS - endofthelinebbs.com (1:124/5016)
  • From Rick Smith@1:105/10 to Dan Clough on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 07:00:52
    Greetings Dan!

    Sunday December 17 2023 20:02, you wrote to me about an urgent matter!:

    * Forwarded from area 'OTHERNETS'
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Rick Smith to Nigel Reed on Fri Dec 15 2023 06:05 am

    LinuxNet is Back

    +--------------------------------------------------------+
    |Current infopack for LinuxNet FTN Network. |
    |WHQ BBS: bbs.thebytexchange.com | Includes apps and |
    |files to get connected to LinuxNet. |
    +--------------------------------------------------------+

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23
    FTP : ftp://ftp.thebytexchange.com Port: 21
    Binkp: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port:24554 MD5:On

    Online (Preferred Method!):
    We have an online APP located on The ByteXchange BBS, Main
    Menu.
    Option 1. Fill out the form completely. This will generate your
    application and send it for processing. This is the fastest
    way.

    Let me know when you have all the kinks ironed out and I'll
    sign up.

    I believe we are up, nodelists being produced each week all traffic
    routing as it should... Good to go.

    This has not been my experience with this new net. I got a node
    number assigned fairly quickly, but no nodelist or traffic. Please re-check...

    What is your node?

    ----
    Regards,


    Rick Smith (Nitro)

    ... BBSing time's blackhole.
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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Rick Smith on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 11:52:00
    Rick Smith wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    I believe we are up, nodelists being produced each week all traffic
    routing as it should... Good to go.

    This has not been my experience with this new net. I got a node
    number assigned fairly quickly, but no nodelist or traffic. Please re-check...

    What is your node?

    It is 110:211/1



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  • From Andrew Leary@1:320/219 to Dan Clough on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 13:56:19
    Hello Dan!

    19 Dec 23 11:52, you wrote to Rick Smith:

    What is your node?

    It is 110:211/1

    Our connection is up; I have been told by Chad that the nodelist will be updated today.

    Andrew

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  • From Rick Smith@1:105/81 to Dan Clough on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 14:50:20
    Hello Dan!

    Tuesday December 19 2023 11:52, you wrote to me:

    * Forwarded from area 'OTHERNETS'
    Rick Smith wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    I believe we are up, nodelists being produced each week all
    traffic routing as it should... Good to go.

    This has not been my experience with this new net. I got a node
    number assigned fairly quickly, but no nodelist or traffic.
    Please re-check...

    What is your node?

    It is 110:211/1

    I believe they are working on it now, you are going to be in new nodelist... What BBS or FTN software are you using?

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    Regards,

    Rick

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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Rick Smith on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 18:16:00
    Rick Smith wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    I believe we are up, nodelists being produced each week all
    traffic routing as it should... Good to go.

    This has not been my experience with this new net. I got a node
    number assigned fairly quickly, but no nodelist or traffic.
    Please re-check...

    What is your node?

    It is 110:211/1

    I believe they are working on it now, you are going to be in new nodelist... What BBS or FTN software are you using?

    I have had communications with Chad and Andrew today, progress being made.

    I'm using Synchronet with Binkit, that's not the issue.

    Thanks, hopefully will update with a success story here soon! :-)



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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Andrew Leary on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 18:18:00
    Andrew Leary wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    It is 110:211/1

    Our connection is up; I have been told by Chad that the nodelist
    will be updated today.

    Okay, thanks Andrew!



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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Andrew Leary on Thursday, February 20, 2025 09:55:29
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Andrew Leary to deon on Wed Dec 06 2023 12:00 am

    Hello deon!

    06 Dec 23 13:16, you wrote to Rick Smith:

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23

    The correct address is bbs.thebytexchange.com.

    Andrew

    Hello Andrew,

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it still a viable network these days? Thanks.
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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Andrew Leary on Sunday, February 23, 2025 23:00:14
    Re: LinuxNet
    By: Dan Clough to Andrew Leary on Thu Feb 20 2025 09:55 am

    World Headquearters (WHQ) BBS:
    ---------------------------------------------
    Telnet: bbs.thebytexchangebbs.com Port: 23

    The correct address is bbs.thebytexchange.com.

    Andrew

    Hello Andrew,

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it still a viable network these days? Thanks.

    Andrew? You there?
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  • From Andrew Leary@1:320/219 to Dan Clough on Monday, February 24, 2025 00:58:06
    Dan Clough wrote to Andrew Leary:

    Hello Andrew,

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it still a viable network these days? Thanks.

    Andrew? You there?

    LinuxNet is still operating, barely. I can't get a response from Chad most
    of the time, although his system is still running and accepting mail. I am still producing the distributed LinuxNet nodelists, although I have no confirmation that they are actually making it out to Chad's downlinks.

    All in all, I'm starting to think that there's not much reason to continue
    it. Perhaps the FidoNet LINUX echo would be a more realistic place to
    discuss anything related to Linux.

    Regards,

    Andrew

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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Andrew Leary on Monday, February 24, 2025 08:12:14
    Andrew Leary wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Hello Andrew,

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it still a viable network these days? Thanks.

    LinuxNet is still operating, barely. I can't get a response from Chad most of the time, although his system is still running and accepting
    mail. I am still producing the distributed LinuxNet nodelists,
    although I have no confirmation that they are actually making it out to Chad's downlinks.

    Okay, so not much has changed since I left.

    All in all, I'm starting to think that there's not much reason to
    continue it. Perhaps the FidoNet LINUX echo would be a more realistic place to discuss anything related to Linux.

    Agreed. In fact I'd replace "not much" with "no" in your sentence
    above. I've always been a bit surprised with how poorly that network
    did, and how little traffic there is in the Linux echo. Quite a few
    folks are using Linux these days but nobody seems real interested in
    chatting about it. Not what I would expect.

    Thanks for the update.



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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ANDREW LEARY on Monday, February 24, 2025 08:58:00
    All in all, I'm starting to think that there's not much reason to continue it. Perhaps the FidoNet LINUX echo would be a more realistic place to discuss anything related to Linux.

    It could use the traffic.

    Mike


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  • From Sean Rima@1:153/757 to Andrew Leary on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 07:15:00
    Andrew Leary wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Dan Clough wrote to Andrew Leary:

    Hello Andrew,

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it still a
    viable
    network these days? Thanks.

    Andrew? You there?

    LinuxNet is still operating, barely. I can't get a response from Chad most of the time, although his system is still running and accepting
    mail. I am still producing the distributed LinuxNet nodelists, although
    I have no confirmation that they are actually making it out to Chad's downlinks.

    All in all, I'm starting to think that there's not much reason to
    continue it. Perhaps the FidoNet LINUX echo would be a more realistic place to discuss anything related to Linux.


    I am sad to see it has died so much. I was trying to join but getting nothing from Chad.

    I remember back in the day when we started LinuxNet, it was active and a great place.

    Oh, well, off I go. I do think there is a place for a dedicated Linux network but it needs to be maintained by the admin

    Sean


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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Sean Rima on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 15:36:37
    Sean Rima wrote to Andrew Leary <=-

    Andrew Leary wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it still a
    > viable network these days? Thanks.

    LinuxNet is still operating, barely. I can't get a response from Chad most of the time, although his system is still running and accepting
    mail. I am still producing the distributed LinuxNet nodelists, although
    I have no confirmation that they are actually making it out to Chad's downlinks.

    All in all, I'm starting to think that there's not much reason to
    continue it. Perhaps the FidoNet LINUX echo would be a more realistic place to discuss anything related to Linux.

    I am sad to see it has died so much. I was trying to join but getting nothing from Chad.

    I remember back in the day when we started LinuxNet, it was active and
    a great place.

    Oh, well, off I go. I do think there is a place for a dedicated Linux network but it needs to be maintained by the admin

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused
    network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing different
    would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...



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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 15:45:28
    On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:36:37 -0600
    "Dan Clough" (1:135/115) <Dan.Clough@f115.n135.z1.fidonet> wrote:

    Sean Rima wrote to Andrew Leary <=-

    Andrew Leary wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it
    still a
    > viable network these days? Thanks.

    LinuxNet is still operating, barely. I can't get a response
    from Chad most of the time, although his system is still running
    and accepting mail. I am still producing the distributed
    LinuxNet nodelists, although I have no confirmation that they
    are actually making it out to Chad's downlinks.

    All in all, I'm starting to think that there's not much reason to continue it. Perhaps the FidoNet LINUX echo would be a more
    realistic place to discuss anything related to Linux.

    I am sad to see it has died so much. I was trying to join but
    getting nothing from Chad.

    I remember back in the day when we started LinuxNet, it was
    active and a great place.

    Oh, well, off I go. I do think there is a place for a dedicated
    Linux network but it needs to be maintained by the admin

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...

    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather
    than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have
    time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I
    don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.
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  • From deon@3:633/509 to Nigel Reed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 09:07:14
    Re: Re: LinuxNet
    By: Nigel Reed to All on Tue Feb 25 2025 03:45 pm

    Howdy,

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...
    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather
    than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have
    time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I
    don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.

    So as you might recall, I've taken over some othernets in the past - only to see lots of initial messages of "great" and "thanks for keeping it alive", then it to fade away and die.

    Do we need another net? Could these linux focused conversations run an existing othernet - that most of us are already on?

    I'd be interested in getting those messages (didnt realize there was a linuxnet?) - wasnt this run by Gert and it faded away?


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  • From Sean Rima@2:263/1 to Dan Clough on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 22:34:34
    Dan Clough wrote to Sean Rima <=-

    I remember back in the day when we started LinuxNet, it was active
    and
    a great place.

    Oh, well, off I go. I do think there is a place for a dedicated
    Linux
    network but it needs to be maintained by the admin

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...


    Yeah I would be very interested in joining up

    Sean


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  • From Sean Rima@2:263/1 to Nigel Reed on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 22:34:34
    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    Linux network but it needs to be maintained by the admin

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused
    network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...

    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather
    than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I
    don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.

    As one of the original starters of LinuxNet before I let it go to Gert, I was actually looking at restarting it as I thought it had died.

    Sean


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  • From Stephen Walsh@3:633/280 to deon on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 09:48:06

    Hello deon!

    26 Feb 25 09:07, you wrote to Nigel Reed:

    I'd be interested in getting those messages (didnt realize there was a linuxnet?) - wasnt this run by Gert and it faded away?

    Anything that got taken over by Gert died and faded away....

    Best to just let it die, and use one of the existing area's on fido or a othernet.



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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 18:03:36
    On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:34:34 +0100
    "Sean Rima" (2:263/1) <Sean.Rima@f1.n263.z2.fidonet> wrote:

    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    Linux network but it needs to be maintained by the admin

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative"
    Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest.
    One thing different would certainly be that it would be actively
    maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to
    hear your thoughts on it...

    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet
    rather than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he
    doesn't have time to work and promote it? That is something I
    would get behind. I don't think I'd want to try and start
    another new network from scratch.

    As one of the original starters of LinuxNet before I let it go to
    Gert, I was actually looking at restarting it as I thought it had
    died.

    It had, along with a dozen other Gert groups.
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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 18:06:16
    On Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:48:06 +1100
    "Stephen Walsh" (3:633/280) <Stephen.Walsh@f280.n633.z3.fidonet> wrote:

    Hello deon!

    26 Feb 25 09:07, you wrote to Nigel Reed:

    I'd be interested in getting those messages (didnt realize there
    was a linuxnet?) - wasnt this run by Gert and it faded away?

    Anything that got taken over by Gert died and faded away....

    Best to just let it die, and use one of the existing area's on fido
    or a othernet.

    Other than someone else taking over, I would say this would be a better
    option. Fidonet has LINUX which is barely used. I don't know if it's
    still in the backbone. The question is, why would people post and wait
    a few days for replies when they can just stick something on the web
    and have answers in seconds? It's a very niche crowd these days. It's
    not like it used to be where things had to be split up to save
    bandwidth and you didn't get what you don't want kind of thing.
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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Nigel Reed on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 19:00:54
    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    I remember back in the day when we started LinuxNet, it was
    active and a great place.

    Oh, well, off I go. I do think there is a place for a dedicated
    Linux network but it needs to be maintained by the admin

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...

    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather
    than start up a new network.

    Well, since it's basically dead, there isn't much difference in those
    two options.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I
    don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.

    Certainly a possibility. One of the big issues with that is that the
    current ZC doesn't seem to respond to anything, and I think might not be
    in favor of such a thing.

    I suppose it's worth asking him, I can give that a try.



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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to deon on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 19:00:54
    deon wrote to Nigel Reed <=-

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...
    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather
    than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have
    time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I
    don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.

    So as you might recall, I've taken over some othernets in the past -
    only to see lots of initial messages of "great" and "thanks for keeping
    it alive", then it to fade away and die.

    Yes, that's always a possibility.

    Do we need another net? Could these linux focused conversations run an existing othernet - that most of us are already on?

    Well, the existing LinuxNet is not really new. It was revived about two
    years ago, and seemed to be getting off the ground, but then the ZC just
    kind of .... fizzled. Very difficult to contact or get a reply about anything. I may try again to contact him.

    I'd be interested in getting those messages (didnt realize there was a linuxnet?) - wasnt this run by Gert and it faded away?

    It was, long ago, but "came back to life" briefly nearly two years ago
    now, and then faded away again after maybe six months. I got so
    frustrated with the lack of management that I left the net.




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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Sean Rima on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 19:00:54
    Sean Rima wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...

    Yeah I would be very interested in joining up

    OK Sean, thanks and stay tuned, we'll see where this goes...




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  • From Mickey@1:229/308 to Dan Clough on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 19:47:28
    Re: Re: LinuxNet
    By: Dan Clough to Sean Rima on Tue Feb 25 2025 15:36:37

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there
    would be interest. One thing different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear your thoughts on it...

    I'm by no means an expert with linux though this laptop runs on Debian. I'd certainly be interested in joining a new network.

    Mick Manning
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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Mickey on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 20:08:32
    Mickey wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Re: Re: LinuxNet
    By: Dan Clough to Sean Rima on Tue Feb 25 2025 15:36:37

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused
    networ
    k, and wondering if there
    would be interest. One thing different would certainly be that it would
    be
    actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear your thoughts on it...

    I'm by no means an expert with linux though this laptop runs on Debian. I'd certainly be interested in joining a new network.

    Okay Mick, stay tuned and we'll hash things around a bit and see what
    we're gonna do. :-)




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  • From Floris van Unen@2:280/2050 to Dan Clough on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 06:56:24

    Hello Dan!

    25 Feb 25 15:36, you wrote to Sean Rima:

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet?

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...

    would be happy to help out in any way or form!

    regards,
    Floris


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  • From Sean Rima@2:263/1 to Dan Clough on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:38:16
    Dan Clough wrote to Sean Rima <=-

    Sean Rima wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused
    network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different
    would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to
    hear
    your thoughts on it...

    Yeah I would be very interested in joining up

    OK Sean, thanks and stay tuned, we'll see where this goes...


    That's grand

    Sean


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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Floris van Unen on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:07:32
    Floris van Unen wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet?

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...

    would be happy to help out in any way or form!

    Thanks! Stay tuned...



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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to All on Saturday, March 01, 2025 09:30:50
    Re: Re: LinuxNet
    By: Dan Clough to Nigel Reed on Tue Feb 25 2025 07:00 pm

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear your thoughts on it...

    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.

    Certainly a possibility. One of the big issues with that is that the current ZC doesn't seem to respond to anything, and I think might not be
    in favor of such a thing.

    I suppose it's worth asking him, I can give that a try.

    Well.... an update on this. I've tried contacting Chad (the ZC) via email, Fido netmail, and Linuxnet echomail, and have had no response. I'll give it a little longer, but not gonna hold my breath.

    If anyone knows another way to contact him, that would be great, and helpful. Basically wanting to know if he intends to continue running LinuxNet, and/or how he would feel about letting someone else do it.

    Please advise here if anyone gets any further news... Thanks.
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  • From Sean Rima@2:263/1 to Dan Clough on Saturday, March 01, 2025 15:50:18
    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather
    than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have >> NR> time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I
    don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.

    Certainly a possibility. One of the big issues with that is that the
    current ZC doesn't seem to respond to anything, and I think might not be
    in favor of such a thing.

    I suppose it's worth asking him, I can give that a try.

    Well.... an update on this. I've tried contacting Chad (the ZC) via email,
    Fido netmail, and Linuxnet echomail, and have had no response. I'll give it a
    little longer, but not gonna hold my breath.

    If anyone knows another way to contact him, that would be great, and helpful. Basically wanting to know if he intends to continue running LinuxNet, and/or how he would feel about letting someone else do it.

    Please advise here if anyone gets any further news... Thanks.

    I have tried to also get hold of Chad and I am assuming at this stage that his BBS is on auto pilot. As far as I can see, there has been no sysop login in the
    last while. It is hard to know.

    I have sent him routed netmails, emails and messages on his bbs and all to no avail. Maybe he has family or other issues, we don't know but no one seems to be a stand in, in the event that he cannot be contacted.

    I cannot recall seeing a message from him here saying he was back running it, it was someone else who mentioned it and Chad's bbs

    Sean

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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to All on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 17:00:39
    Re: Re: LinuxNet
    By: Nigel Reed to All on Tue Feb 25 2025 03:45 pm

    On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:36:37 -0600
    "Dan Clough" (1:135/115) <Dan.Clough@f115.n135.z1.fidonet> wrote:

    Sean Rima wrote to Andrew Leary <=-

    Andrew Leary wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it
    still a viable network these days? Thanks.

    LinuxNet is still operating, barely. I can't get a response
    from Chad most of the time, although his system is still running
    and accepting mail. I am still producing the distributed
    LinuxNet nodelists, although I have no confirmation that they
    are actually making it out to Chad's downlinks.

    All in all, I'm starting to think that there's not much reason to continue it. Perhaps the FidoNet LINUX echo would be a more realistic place to discuss anything related to Linux.

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest. One thing
    different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...

    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather
    than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have
    time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I
    don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.

    An update on this... I've tried to contact the current LinuxNet operator via Netmail, Email, Echomail, and his local BBS message base; for the last three weeks or so, with no response whatsoever. So either he's ignoring or is just out of the loop completely.

    Not sure what the next step is at this point. I've got an outline of a plan for starting a replacement Net and may do that by sometime next month. I've got some work/travel demands that will keep me too busy until then.

    Still interested in comments from you all on whether that's a good idea, or some alternatives. I know there is a Fido Linux echo that is mostly quiet, and not sure if that is a surefire indicator of how a new Net would do, or not. Your thoughts are welcome if you have any.
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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 21:00:25
    On Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:39 -0500
    "Dan Clough" (1:135/115) <Dan.Clough@f115.n135.z1.fidonet> wrote:

    Re: Re: LinuxNet
    By: Nigel Reed to All on Tue Feb 25 2025 03:45 pm

    On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:36:37 -0600
    "Dan Clough" (1:135/115) <Dan.Clough@f115.n135.z1.fidonet> wrote:

    Sean Rima wrote to Andrew Leary <=-

    Andrew Leary wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Can you advise on the current state of LinuxNet? Is it
    still a viable network these days? Thanks.

    LinuxNet is still operating, barely. I can't get a response
    from Chad most of the time, although his system is still
    running and accepting mail. I am still producing the
    distributed LinuxNet nodelists, although I have no
    confirmation that they are actually making it out to Chad's downlinks.

    All in all, I'm starting to think that there's not much
    reason to continue it. Perhaps the FidoNet LINUX echo
    would be a more realistic place to discuss anything related
    to Linux.

    I am actually considering starting up an "alternative"
    Linux-focused network, and wondering if there would be interest.
    One thing different would certainly be that it would be
    actively maintained...

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to
    hear your thoughts on it...

    I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet
    rather than start up a new network.

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't
    have time to work and promote it? That is something I would get
    behind. I don't think I'd want to try and start another new
    network from scratch.

    An update on this... I've tried to contact the current LinuxNet
    operator via Netmail, Email, Echomail, and his local BBS message
    base; for the last three weeks or so, with no response whatsoever.
    So either he's ignoring or is just out of the loop completely.

    Not sure what the next step is at this point. I've got an outline of
    a plan for starting a replacement Net and may do that by sometime
    next month. I've got some work/travel demands that will keep me too
    busy until then.

    Still interested in comments from you all on whether that's a good
    idea, or some alternatives. I know there is a Fido Linux echo that
    is mostly quiet, and not sure if that is a surefire indicator of how
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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Nigel Reed on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 22:08:02
    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't
    have time to work and promote it? That is something I would get
    behind. I don't think I'd want to try and start another new
    network from scratch.

    An update on this... I've tried to contact the current LinuxNet
    operator via Netmail, Email, Echomail, and his local BBS message
    base; for the last three weeks or so, with no response whatsoever.
    So either he's ignoring or is just out of the loop completely.

    Not sure what the next step is at this point. I've got an outline of
    a plan for starting a replacement Net and may do that by sometime
    next month. I've got some work/travel demands that will keep me too
    busy until then.

    Still interested in comments from you all on whether that's a good
    idea, or some alternatives. I know there is a Fido Linux echo that
    is mostly quiet, and not sure if that is a surefire indicator of how
    a new Net would do, or not. Your thoughts are welcome if you have
    any.

    Just declare yourself 110:0/0 and have the hubs point to you. Done.

    Hehe, maybe, but it's a little more than that, and not sure how
    "ethical" that would be. I guess it's a possibility, but seems a little unlikely.

    Thanks for the input, and hoping to get some more... ;-)



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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 00:20:33
    On Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:08:02 -0500
    "Dan Clough" (1:135/115) <Dan.Clough@f115.n135.z1.fidonet> wrote:

    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he
    doesn't have time to work and promote it? That is something I
    would get behind. I don't think I'd want to try and start
    another new network from scratch.

    An update on this... I've tried to contact the current LinuxNet
    operator via Netmail, Email, Echomail, and his local BBS message
    base; for the last three weeks or so, with no response whatsoever.
    So either he's ignoring or is just out of the loop completely.

    Not sure what the next step is at this point. I've got an outline
    of a plan for starting a replacement Net and may do that by
    sometime next month. I've got some work/travel demands that will
    keep me too busy until then.

    Still interested in comments from you all on whether that's a good
    idea, or some alternatives. I know there is a Fido Linux echo that
    is mostly quiet, and not sure if that is a surefire indicator of
    how a new Net would do, or not. Your thoughts are welcome if you
    have any.

    Just declare yourself 110:0/0 and have the hubs point to you.
    Done.

    Hehe, maybe, but it's a little more than that, and not sure how
    "ethical" that would be. I guess it's a possibility, but seems a
    little unlikely.

    Thanks for the input, and hoping to get some more... ;-)



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    You want me to have a go and contact him? It's hit and miss sometimes.
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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Nigel Reed on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 08:11:58
    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    An update on this... I've tried to contact the current LinuxNet
    operator via Netmail, Email, Echomail, and his local BBS message
    base; for the last three weeks or so, with no response whatsoever.
    So either he's ignoring or is just out of the loop completely.

    Not sure what the next step is at this point. I've got an outline
    of a plan for starting a replacement Net and may do that by
    sometime next month. I've got some work/travel demands that will
    keep me too busy until then.

    Still interested in comments from you all on whether that's a good
    idea, or some alternatives. I know there is a Fido Linux echo that
    is mostly quiet, and not sure if that is a surefire indicator of
    how a new Net would do, or not. Your thoughts are welcome if you
    have any.

    Just declare yourself 110:0/0 and have the hubs point to you.
    Done.

    Hehe, maybe, but it's a little more than that, and not sure how
    "ethical" that would be. I guess it's a possibility, but seems a
    little unlikely.

    You want me to have a go and contact him? It's hit and miss sometimes.

    Sure, if you can reach him that would be great. The question for him
    is: If you're not gonna run LinuxNet, would you be willing to let
    somebody else do it...

    Thanks.



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  • From Jim Howarth@1:229/300 to Dan Clough on Friday, March 21, 2025 10:04:52
    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear your thoughts on it...

    I'd run a net like that.. mostly just for myself ultimately but it would be on the BBS as well.


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  • From Dan Clough@1:135/115 to Jim Howarth on Friday, March 21, 2025 12:38:51
    Jim Howarth wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
    your thoughts on it...

    I'd run a net like that.. mostly just for myself ultimately but it
    would be on the BBS as well.

    Okay cool, stay tuned and we'll see what's gonna happen. Still waiting
    to hear some word back from a couple of people. Thanks for the input.



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