MG> I've already suggested a solution. A new nodelist compiler,
 MG> that will allow IP based mailers to take advantage of all
 MG> their capabilities, yet will also make translations for
 MG> older POTS based mailers. Such a program will allow us to
 MG> make any changes we want to the nodelist, yet will still
 MG> keep compatibility with the older POTS mailers, and it will
 MG> easily do away with the need to use a Pvt kludge for full
 MG> time IP based nodes. It needs to be a two-pronged program,
 MG> one part for *C's, and another for end nodes, but it is a
 MG> /real/ solution that can work.

Nothing is impossible to those that do not have to do it themselves...

 MG> I lack the programming skill, otherwise I would be
 MG> attempting to write such a program already.

Indeed you do. If you did have the skill, you would realize that what you
suggest is NOT a solution.

One can not make a universal nodelist compiler that will work for
/everyone/. There is just too much stuff around. Not every mailer uses the
V7 standard you know. As a programmer and an expert I tell you that what
you want is not possible.

If you believe I am wrong then prove it by writing the dammed thing
yourself. If you can not do that shut up and stop claiming it is possible.

Regards, Michiel

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