clear@cavebbs.gen.nz (Charlie Lear) (03/05/91)
In December I posted information about the port of KCBBS software that Conrad Bullock had done from SCO Xenix 386 and Esix to the 3B2/400, and sought replies from people interested in obtaining a copy. Since then we have been waiting for certain updates to arrive from the author of KCBBS, which have now turned up. The current status of the 3B2 port is this: - local messaging works fine and is stable - Usenet and Fidonet email works but is a kludge - Usenet newsgroups work fine - Fidonet echoes are read-only - the downloadable files section works but needs work Improvements we are waiting to port include: - a better message and article editor - Fidonet write ability - Elimination of some non-serious and elusive bugs My intention is to contact the people who emailed me once the improved port is available. Alternatively, we can get something underway right now and pass on updates shortly. (Actually, if the compiler and kernel isn't all that different for the 3B1, it could possibly be persuaded to work on them too.) The next question is distribution. It is going to cost me a small fortune to send the sources via email. Compressing, uuencoding and posting is a far better method IMO, but where? Here? Comp.sources.3b1 even though its a 3B2 program? Posting would allow people who missed the original call for email to get it, and would (hopefully) eliminate the "me too" followups. (I know c.s.3b1 is moderated, but it would involve only one email trans- mission instead of eight or ten.) Personals: Usama Maraqa: my email to ummaraqa@iastate.edu is bouncing. I know your need for the software is getting urgent, can you wait another couple of weeks? Email me again and I'll try a couple more replies. Robb: Yes, I know you're lurking out there. If you come across a cheap SCSI for the 400 I'll cross your palm with silver. Say hi to Godzilla and tell your Dad that everyone who sees his clock wants to take it home. Ken: Didn't realise your son was in the Marines. Our thoughts are with you and best wishes for his safe and speedy return home. Hope oneb is bringing in enough loonies to keep you guys in imported beer... 8-) -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charlie "The Bear" Lear | clear@cavebbs.gen.nz | Kawasaki Z750GT DoD#0221 The Cave MegaBBS +64 4 642260 V32 | PO Box 2009, Wellington, New Zealand --------------------------------------------------------------------------