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echo: fidopols
to: Carol Shenkenberger
from: Rick Van Ruth
date: 2002-11-07 07:22:22
subject: NodelistGuide or FAQ

Hello Carol.

06 Nov 02 15:39, you wrote to me:

 RVR>>      Hold --
 RVR>>          Defines a node which is temporarily down,or  is a region/zone
 RVR>>          independent node which is reachable via IP only. Mail may be
 RVR>>          sent to it and is held by its host or coordinator.


 RVR>> Whats the point of being an IP node 24/7 if everyone's going to route
 RVR>> mail somewhere else because of a hold flag?


 CS> It's sent by other IP nodes direct.  Only POTS nodes get 'held'.

What makes you think IP mailers don't recognise the HOLD flag as per its
original purpose?

I have a feeling they will follow the original definition of the HOLD flag.


Cheers,
                Rick

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